Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
PURITY MUKUHI

PURITY MUKUHI

KIKUYU

Summary

I am a creative and analytical communication professional with a strong background in public relations, broadcast production and journalism, digital communications and new media. With 5 years experience in this field, I have demonstrated expertise in executing strategic communication plans, written content and working with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals and deliver high-quality outcomes. I possess strong work ethics and a great drive to undertake all work that I venture into with excellence. I desire to work within a fast-paced and rewarding environment where I can leverage my skills to create meaningful, positive change for our communities

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Officer II

Council of Governors
11.2021 - Current
  • Organize media coverage of important events; liaise with news and publications agencies, public relations firms, County Governments photographers, etc
  • To provide notice of, and information on, upcoming meetings, briefings and special events and to ascertain coverage requirements
  • Develop content for the Institution's Monthly E-Letter and the Maarifa Centre Platform
  • Initiate and develop relationships with media partners and other key players in the industry in order to enhance visibility, foster good public relations and create strategic engagement opportunities
  • Provide Photography/ Videography support to the department in the delivery of round tables, workshops and flagship events
  • Support the development of an exciting and informative presence through our online platforms
  • Being among the first to respond in crisis before something becomes a PR nightmare
  • Travel to the field to help with hands-on capacity strengthening among CoG staff and partners, and collect communication assets
  • Coordinating programmes among County Governments and other relevant stakeholders aimed at improving service delivery at the local levels

Assistant Producer/Director/TV Host

Kenyatta University Television and Radio Services
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • I served as an Assistant Producer/Director for a live show called Church O’clock which airs every Sunday morning, from 7.00 am -10.00 am
  • My studio operations including camera work, video editing, handling the audio/visual mixer, autocue and scheduling programmes for transmission successfully contributed to the production of this programme
  • Since November 2017, l was the TV host for a programme called ‘Elimu ni Nguvu’ on KUTV
  • From June 2017, I worked as an Assistant Producer/ Director for a number of shows on KU TV namely Rise Today, Earth Check, Thee upcoming and Reggae Iration
  • I successfully executed my duties which included: Concept development and sourcing guests, Scripting, directing and producing, Managing social media platforms and engaging the audience, Studio technical operations
  • Between January 2017 and May 2017, I was a radio presenter on KU radio for a Christian radio show called Sunday vibes with Judy and Judy

Editor/Studio Technical Operator and TV Host

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Audio-visual editing of grade 1, 2, and 3 radio programs for CBC learners as well as TV programs on CBC training and implementation
  • Crafting news stories
  • Operating the master control room
  • Scripting and hosting two shows on EDU TV, that is ‘Bars unbound’ and ‘Recess’

Education

Masters of Arts in Development Communication - Development Communication

Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya
12-2025

Bachelor's Degree - Communication And Media Studies

Kenyatta University
12.2019

ICDL Profile Certificate -

ICDL Africa
07.2015

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

St. Annes Lioki
12.2014

Skills

  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Client service - oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving skills
  • Effective time management
  • Commitment and professionalism
  • Excellent IT skills
  • MS office

Affiliations

  • Full Member of the Media Council of Kenya
  • Public Relations Society of Kenya
  • Photographers Association of Kenya

Hobbies and Interests

  • Photography
  • Writing
  • Volunteer Work
  • Traveling

Timeline

Communications Officer II - Council of Governors
11.2021 - Current
Editor/Studio Technical Operator and TV Host - Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
06.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Producer/Director/TV Host - Kenyatta University Television and Radio Services
01.2017 - 12.2020
Daystar University - Masters of Arts in Development Communication, Development Communication
Kenyatta University - Bachelor's Degree, Communication And Media Studies
ICDL Africa - ICDL Profile Certificate,
St. Annes Lioki - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education,

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