Faith Nyamai

I am an accomplished communication specialist with over 11 years' experience in the communication field and media management. Within the period, I have gained relevant skills in crafting organizational narratives, strategic communication, development communication, managing campaigns, managing teams, strengthening brand presence, leading internal and external communication, and documentation of success stories. I am well versed in leading crisis communication, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy, with a track record of delivering measurable results.

I have proven ability to drive engagement and partnerships, amplify organizational objectives, drive innovation and foster collaboration in dynamic environments.

COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT (2025-01 – Present)

• Developed comprehensive communication plans to support projects implementation
• Developed and implemented effective internal and external communication strategies aligned with Stakeholders business goals.
• Created social media pages (Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram) for Partners.
• Working with private organizations to create digital content, content editing, press release writing, speech writing.
• Graphic designing using Canva
• Video editing using Final cut pro/ Cap cut and Wondershare Filmora.
• Producing content for YouTube, social media and blogs.

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST at TRUSTAFRICA (2022-10 – 2024-12)

Communications Lead- RECLAIM Sustainability! Programme

• Developed comprehensive communication plans to support the project implementation.
• Ensured TrustAfrica brand consistency across all internal and external program communications, and marketing processes and procedures aligned to best practices and guidelines from partners, donors.
• Led communication activities in nine countries Kenya, Uganda (East Africa), Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia (Southern Africa), Senegal, Ghana, Cote D'Ivoire, and Sierra Leone (WestAfrica) where the RECLAIM Sustainability! project was being implemented.
• Facilitated the production of newsletters, Information Educational and Communication (IEC) materials, publicity materials.
• Enhanced the visibility and understanding of the RECLAIM Sustainability! program principles and theory of change by 95% through innovative ways of working, communication and being in community.
• Articulated key messages through thought leadership pieces, establishing the organization as an industry authority figure.
• Cultivated relationships with influencers, leveraging their networks for increased visibility of company messages.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive messaging and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Trained junior team members on best practices in communications strategy, fostering professional development within the department.
• Led crisis communication efforts, mitigating potential damage to the organization's reputation through proactive planning and timely responses.
• Developed strong media relationships, resulting to 99% increased coverage and positive news stories.
• Streamlined content creation processes, improving efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
• Organized the RS! Project Multistakeholder platform dialogues in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Malawi in collaboration with programme officers
• Led media and social media advocacy campaigns against mercury use in Gold mining in Kenya, Uganda and Ghana.
• Led Advocacy campaigns on women land rights and access to land in Sierra Leone, Cote D,Ivoire and Ghana.
• Led stakeholder engagements of tea and cotton farmers in Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia leading to increased prices and policy changes.
• Led media partnerships with the Uganda Water and Environment Media Network (Wemnet), Kenya Environment and Science Journalists Association (KENSJA), Siera Leone - Women in Media, Media in Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique and Ghana and increased media coverage and documentation of success stories for the RECLAIM Sustainability! Programme
• Led production of documentaries on the effects of mercury use in gold mining in Ghana and also cotton pricing in Mozambique.

JOURNALIST - NEWS WRITER / FEATURES WRITER at Nation Media Group (2013-05 – 2022-10)

• Generated ideas for stories and features and followed leads from news agencies, the public, press conferences and other sources.
• Edited other reporter's stories and coordinated with the team to deliver special projects articles.
• Mentored junior writers in editorial standards, helping them transition smoothly into their roles within the company.
• Published over 1000 articles on various subjects as Education writer, gender and women reporter, health, business and agriculture reporter, courts reporter, special projects and feature writings.
• Led advocacy campaigns on girl's education, youth and women's health

Deputy Regional Editor / Senior correspondent at Nation Media Group (2016-01 – 2016-12)

• Mentored junior journalists, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
• Led a team of 20 journalists from Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Muranga, Laikipia, Marsabit and Garisa who were reporting to the Nyeri Office.
• Maintained open lines of communication between departments to ensure seamless collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinating office activities and assigned other reporters' stories to be covered in the region.
• Increased accuracy in published content by implementing a thorough fact-checking process.
• Performed administrative duties such as supervising the team, and ensuring all office bills, and activities were attended to.
• Coordinated special edition publications, showcasing high-quality content tailored to specific themes or events.
• Enhanced publication quality by implementing rigorous editing and proofreading processes.
• Enhanced editorial workflow by implementing efficient content management systems and processes.

Master's Degree in Communication studies (Development Communication) – University of Nairobi (2021-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Electronic Media) – Daystar University (2012-06)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – St. Joseph's High School (2007-11)