Top five 2022 KCPE Candidates

Elizabeth Angira

<strong>Senior Climate Reporter | The Mount Kenya Times</strong> ************************************************* <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-82075" src="https://mountkenyatimes.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Elizabeth-Angira-shines-with-a-third-place-win-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /> Elizabeth Angira is a trailblazing climate journalist whose work bridges science, policy, and human impact. As Senior Climate Reporter at <em>The Mount Kenya Times</em>, she leads in-depth coverage on climate resilience, energy innovation, and sustainability across East Africa and beyond. Her storytelling has earned international acclaim, including a third-place win for “The Best Energy Story in Foreign Media” by the Global Energy Association in Moscow. Elizabeth’s portfolio reflects her commitment to excellence and advocacy: ************************************************* 🏆 <strong>Awards & Honors</strong> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none"> <ul> <li><strong>African Journalist Gender Equality Award (2021)</strong> – FEMNET</li> <li><strong>Agenda 2063 African Women in Media Pitch Zone Award (2021 & 2022)</strong></li> <li><strong>Media Council of Kenya Digital Awards</strong> – Agriculture, Food Security, and Sports Reporting</li> <li><strong>MERCK Foundation “More Than a Mother” Media Recognition Award</strong> – Print & Online</li> <li><strong>National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Award</strong> – Science Writing</li> <li><strong>Global Energy Association Award (2025)</strong> – Third place for <em>“The Best Energy Story in Foreign Media”</em>, presented at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall in Moscow</li> </ul> </li> </ul> With a background in environmental science and a sharp eye for policy impact, Elizabeth is a trusted voice in climate discourse. She contributes to global panels, mentors emerging journalists, and champions inclusive narratives that amplify underrepresented voices in science and media.