Despite coming face to face with numerous political hurdles, he decides to soldier on with support from his wife, Njeri.
Producers of Softie include LBx AFRICA, American Documentary|POV, We Are Not the Machine, Eyesteel Film, Doc Society, BBC (PBS).
The film premiered in January 2020 at Sundance where it proceeded to win the special jury prize for editing. The film got overwhelming response and consequently, won the Best Documentary at the Durban International Film Festival 2020.
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors on Tuesday announced its 60 nominees representing “the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media” in 2020.
Successful Journalists Who Failed in Politics
13 May 2021 - 6:20 pm
Left to right: Former Citizen TV anchor Kendagor Obadiah, Activist Boniface Mwangi and former journalist David Makali.
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Life at times demands for one to take risks and venture into unfamiliar territories. Whereas some risks may plough back big rewards, at other times the results may not be forthcoming.
Some journalists took the gamble of walking away from their already successful careers to try their hand in politics with many vowing to change the status quo.
Even though the gamble paid off for some like Mohammed Ali, others missed their shot and were forced to look for other avenues for income.
Boniface Mwangi to receive 2020/21 Outstanding Youth Peacemaker Prize
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Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi is the recipient of the 2020/21 Outstanding Youth Peacemaker Prize during the Luxembourg Peace Prize ceremony, slated for 28th May, 2021. The ceremony will take place as part of the 5th Annual Transatlantic Dialogue Conference at the University of Luxembourg.
Boniface Mwangi has been recognized as one of the most vocal activists against brutality, corruption and rogue politicians in Kenya. He is recognized globally for his passion and excellence in photography and activism.
He established
Picha
Mtaani toured across Kenya and drew more than 2 million people. The exhibition offered a platform for individual reflection, honest dialogue, interpersonal healing and community reconciliation.