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Eric Latiff: How A Journey of Shooting His Shot Got Him Interviewing the President
· 1 h 06 min · Episode 6
Episode Eric Latiff: How A Journey of Shooting His Shot Got Him Interviewing the President
In this episode of The Nitpicker Podcast, host Carol Musyoka sits down with renowned journalist Eric Latiff to explore his inspiring journey into the world of broadcast journalism. Eric shares his early inspirations, including his admiration for Fred Machoka's Sunday radio show. He reveals how the fire in his belly caused him to take leaps, go that extra mile and position himself in the right places, shaping his ambitions to become a broadcaster.
Eric recounts how shooting his shot paved his way to his first job, joining Metro FM and later being on the ground floor of Kenya's first Christian radio station, Family FM. He pays homage to the amazing women who trailblazed the Kenyan radio industry and delves into the challenges and triumphs of it all, including his critical role in launching Kameme FM, the first vernacular radio station in Kenya.
The conversation also touches on Eric’s experiences interviewing high-profile figures, navigating the evolving digital media landscape, and his views on the importance of storytelling and media training.
00:00 Introduction to the Nitpicker Podcast
00:22 Meet Eric Latiff: A Media Icon
01:21 Eric's Early Inspirations
03:01 Growing Up in Kajiado County
05:39 High School Days at Mangu
09:12 Pursuing a Career in Broadcasting
11:49 Breaking into the Media Industry
15:16 First Steps in Radio
26:48 Joining Family FM and TV
30:30 Interviewing the President
31:39 Preparing for a Presidential Interview
32:30 The Art of Media Training
34:25 Handling Difficult Interviewees
36:12 Mastering the Media: Private Sector Insights
42:47 Pioneering Vernacular Radio
47:27 The Digital Media Landscape
54:53 The Nit & Kwik: Getting to Know Eric Latiff
Links:
https://zezedigital.com/
Credits:
Gab Master: Carol Musyoka
Ball Jugglers: Wangui Njoroge & Eric Ruhi
Whip Cracker: Wangui Njoroge
Kissungu Mingi: Eric Ruhi
AudioVisual: Snapnest Photography
The Big Kahuna: Carol Musyoka
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