Joe Mucheru Biography, Family,Education, Career, Net Worth, Social Media, Interview

Joe Mucheru Biography

Joe Mucheru (Joseph Wakaba Mucheru) is the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Communications. He is a former Google Sub-Sahara Africa Lead based in the Google Nairobi office. He was Google’s first Sub-Saharan employee and was key to setting up of Googles presence in Africa from 2007.

Joe Mucheru Family

He comes from a family of 5 siblingsLiza Mucheru-Wisner, Annie Garza, Njeri Mucheru(sisters) and Samuel Gichimu, Muniu Mucheru(brothers). He was married to Aida Wambui  Kamau where late rumours say that he recently filed a divorced against ICT CS Joe Mucheru who accuses him of being cruel to her that 10 years.

Joe Mucheru Net worth

He declared his wealth during vetting as Sh500 million with a
deferred income of Sh267 million.

Joe Mucheru Education Background

  • 1989 – 1993: BSc Joint Hons, Economic and Computer Science.
  • 1983 – 1988: ‘A’ and ‘O’ Level education at Lenana School.
  • 1977 – 1982: Primary education at Nairobi Primary.

Joe Mucheru Job History

  • Since December 2015: Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information,
    Communications and Technology.
  • Since January 2015: Director at Give Directly.
  • Since January 2014: Advisory Foundation Academy, Advisory Board
    Member.
  • April 2015 – December 2015: Director, afb- all you can be.
  • April 2014 – December 2015: Google Sub- Saharan Africa Ambassador and energy Access and Investment Regional Lead –
    Africa.
  • February 2014 – December 2015: Director, BitPesa.
  • April 2013 – December 2015: Director UAP Investments.
  • April 2012 – March 2014: Google Sub Saharan Africa Ambassador
    and East Africa Lead.
  • April 2009 – April 2012: Regional Lead, Sub Saharan Africa,
    Google Inc.
  • June 2007 – May 2009: Office Lead East Africa, Google Kenya.
  • July 1998 – July 2007: Chairman/director, Telecommunication
    Service Providers Association of Kenya (TESPOK)
  • Jun 2006 – April 2007: Chief Executive Officer, Wananchi Online.
  • Jan 2005 – May 2006: Strategy and Business Development Director, Wananchi Online.
  • December 1999 – December 2004: Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Wananchi Online.
  • 1997 – 1999: Webmaster, Technical and Product Development
    Management, Internet Solutions (IS) (Formally Interconnect
    Limited)

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Update:08/03/2019

Jury members for national scriptwriting competition unveiled

The Ministry of ICT, through Kenya Film Commission, last Thursday unveiled a jury of experts for the National Screenplay Competition, which was launched early February.

The nine-member jury, who are drawn from the Kenyan film industry, will be tasked with scrutinizing submissions received, evaluating entries and determining the competition’s winners.

They include Dr. Fredrick Mbogo, who is a scriptwriter, playwright, actor and senior lecturer at the Technical University of Kenya, Ms. Mona Ombogo, an author and scriptwriter as well as Mr. Eston N Munyi, who is a lecturer at Kenyatta University and Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.

Also in the jury is Mr. Eugene Mbugua, a content creator, writer, producer and the Director of Young Rich Television Ltd.

PRIZE MONEY

The jury’s judging criteria will focus on originality, story structure, characterization, visual inventiveness and overall viability for world-class film festivals and/or online distribution.

The competition had garnered an overwhelming 549 entries by the time the submissions closed on February 27.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit full scripts for further evaluation. The winners of the three categories to be evaluated will be announced on April 25.

The author of the best script will be awarded Sh1 million with the first and second runner-ups pocketing Sh500,000 and Sh300,000 respectively. The best student writer, under 25 years will be rewarded with Sh 100,000 while the best young writer, 18 years and below, will also receive Sh100,000.

KENYA STORIES

Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru emphasized on the need to tell our own stories so as to be part of the worldwide film industry.

“We must not rely on the rest of the world but should sell our stories as well and be part of the contribution of the global film industry in a big way. China sold around $10 million in tickets – they have a huge market that Kenya can take advantage of as well as SMART Africa initiative,” Mucheru said.

This competition seeks to grow the film industry in Kenya and expand the local market of films in the country and other markets in Africa and Asia while showcasing Kenya as a film production destination.

It is hoped that the competition will identify authentic Kenyan scripts viable for world-class film festivals and online distribution to spur growth in Kenya’s film sector.

Source: Tuko News

 

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