First Name
Halima
Last Name
Gikandi
City, State
New York City
Country
USA
Pronouns
She/Her
Gender
Female
Prefer to self-describe
She/Her
Roles
Editor
Producer
Host
Reporter
Tape Syncs
Transcription
Other role
Writing for films and documentary projects
Formats / Genre
Interviews / Roundtable
Narrative Non-fiction / Documentary
News / Journalism
Fiction
Daily shows
Other Format / Genre
Film
Languages spoken
Swahili, English
Open to relocating
Yes
Open to branded content?
Yes
More about me
Halima Gikandi is a radio reporter and podcaster with more than 8 years of experience in broadcast news and narrative long-form audio projects. In September 2024, she relocated to Brooklyn, NYC. Prior to that, Halima served as the Africa Correspondent for PRX's and GBH's The World, the biggest international news program on American public radio. As The World's Nairobi based correspondent, Halima reported on news and current affairs across Africa, from Sudan to South Africa. Her reporting ranged from democracy and terrorism to technology and climate. When she wasn't reporting the news, Halima was developing audio investigations and radio documentaries for The World, Snap Judgement, and iHeart Radio. Her narrative radio documentary "Road to Boito," about an abusive American missionary in Kenya, won her a 2024 Gracie Award. Before being a correspondent, Halima developed and produced podcasts and radio segments, in addition to stringing for NPR.
Having spent most of my career abroad, I'm interested in connecting with audio experts in the USA, and exploring opportunities in reporting, producing, and podcast development.
Having spent most of my career abroad, I'm interested in connecting with audio experts in the USA, and exploring opportunities in reporting, producing, and podcast development.
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Links to website / work