Story of 23-Year-Old Journalist Who Caught Alfred Mutua's Attention

A collage of Liz Jackson, a journalist at SPM Buzz, at State House on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A collage of Liz Jackson, a journalist at SPM Buzz, at State House on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Liz Jackson

Liz Jackson, a journalist from SPM Buzz, a local media housecaught the attention of dignitaries at State House after she posed a foreign relations question to President William Ruto and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa. 

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua at State House was part of the state officers at State House on Wednesday, November 9.

Jackson was among the few journalists picked to ask questions to the two Heads of State. At the time, Ruto announced that Kenyans would travel visa-free to South Africa for 90 days.

"What will be put in place to ensure culture, art, and entertainment are made easy between the two countries. We love South Africa it has good sceneries, will it be easier to go shoot in South Africa," she posed.

A screengrab of Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua (left) and Liz Jackson (right) at State House on Wednesday November, 9 2022
A screengrab of Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua (left) and Liz Jackson (right) at State House on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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"Maybe I should begin there with Liz..." Ruto stated while responding to the journalists at State House. A video of her interaction with the CS later went viral online. 

"Thank you mheshimiwa," Jackson tweeted after the State House event concluded. 

Notably, she graduated from the Jomo Kenyatta University of  Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) with a project planning and management degree. Jackson graduated on June 28, 2022.

She is also a TV host and actress. Liz describes herself as a digital strategist and model who has been featured in several music videos. 

In a past interview, the journalist noted she dreamt of being a pilot and was in the aviation club at Pangani Girls High School.

However, she got interested in project planning, which she stated was flexible, allowing her to focus on her content creation. 

Growing up in the village and moving to Nairobi while in class two was quite challenging for her. She claimed to have struggled to blend in with other children at school.

Nonetheless, she managed to adapt and learn both Kiswahili and English. Jackson also started sharing videos of her skits before taking online courses to monetize her content

"I want to ask the youth to focus on their future despite being in their 20s to avoid rushing in their 30s and 40s," she advised.

"I think the current generation is too focused on entertainment and just having fun. I am more focused on my career, I do not want to struggle when I'm older," she concluded.

Foreign Affairs CS Nominee Alfred Mutua appears before the NA CS Vetting Committee at County Hall on Monday, October 17, 2022.jpg
Foreign Affairs CS Nominee Alfred Mutua appears before the NA CS Vetting Committee at County Hall on Monday, October 17, 2022.
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