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I’m Wangui Njau, a strategic communications, partnerships and events professional based in Nairobi, Kenya, with 5+ years of experience leading integrated communications and stakeholder engagement across media, nonprofit, community and client environments. I enjoy turning organizational priorities into clear, compelling narratives—whether that’s through media relations, community advocacy, or multi-channel digital campaigns that connect with real audiences. I also bring strong partnership and sponsorship experience, from prospecting and proposal development to relationship management and ROI-focused reporting. Alongside my communications work, I support business operations and research/data analysis, and I keep upskilling in digital security, fact-checking, AI marketing, audience analytics and strategic storytelling so my work stays accurate, modern and impact-driven.…I’m Wangui Njau, a strategic communications, partnerships and events professional based in Nairobi, Kenya, with 5+ years of experience leading integrated communications and stakeholder engagement across media, nonprofit, community and client environments. I enjoy turning organizational priorities into clear, compelling narratives—whether that’s through media relations, community advocacy, or multi-channel digital campaigns that connect with real audiences. I also bring strong partnership and sponsorship experience, from prospecting and proposal development to relationship management and ROI-focused reporting. Alongside my communications work, I support business operations and research/data analysis, and I keep upskilling in digital security, fact-checking, AI marketing, audience analytics and strategic storytelling so my work stays accurate, modern and impact-driven.

Wangui Njau

PR Freelancer, Event Visualizer, PPC Manager, +7

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I’m Wangui Njau, a strategic communications, partnerships and events professional based in Nairobi, Kenya, with 5+ years of experience leading integrated communications and stakeholder engagement across media, nonprofit, community and client environments. I enjoy turning organizational priorities into clear, compelling narratives—whether that’s through media relations, community advocacy, or multi-channel digital campaigns that connect with real audiences. I also bring strong partnership and sponsorship experience, from prospecting and proposal development to relationship management and ROI-focused reporting. Alongside my communications work, I support business operations and research/data analysis, and I keep upskilling in digital security, fact-checking, AI marketing, audience analytics and strategic storytelling so my work stays accurate, modern and impact-driven.…I’m Wangui Njau, a strategic communications, partnerships and events professional based in Nairobi, Kenya, with 5+ years of experience leading integrated communications and stakeholder engagement across media, nonprofit, community and client environments. I enjoy turning organizational priorities into clear, compelling narratives—whether that’s through media relations, community advocacy, or multi-channel digital campaigns that connect with real audiences. I also bring strong partnership and sponsorship experience, from prospecting and proposal development to relationship management and ROI-focused reporting. Alongside my communications work, I support business operations and research/data analysis, and I keep upskilling in digital security, fact-checking, AI marketing, audience analytics and strategic storytelling so my work stays accurate, modern and impact-driven.

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I’m Wangui Njau, a strategic communications, partnerships and events professional based in Nairobi, Kenya, with 5+ years of experience leading integrated communications and stakeholder engagement across media, nonprofit, community and client environments. I enjoy turning organizational priorities into clear, compelling narratives—whether that’s through media relations, community advocacy, or multi-channel digital campaigns that connect with real audiences.

I also bring strong partnership and sponsorship experience, from prospecting and proposal development to relationship management and ROI-focused reporting. Alongside my communications work, I support business operations and research/data analysis, and I keep upskilling in digital security, fact-checking, AI marketing, audience analytics and strategic storytelling so my work stays accurate, modern and impact-driven.

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Work Experience

Community Management Consultant & Executive Support at MRX Media Limited

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Led community engagement and advocacy initiatives to increase stakeholder participation, public visibility and alignment with organisational priorities. Managed strategic communications, media engagement and executive brand support across campaigns, public forums, digital platforms and external stakeholder interactions. Coordinated events, media productions, internal communications and stakeholder logistics for programme delivery, reporting and organisational outreach. Conducted research, issue mapping and stakeholder analysis to guide communication priorities, engagement strategies and advocacy positioning.

Independent Communications Consultant (Freelance) at Independent (Freelance – Communications, Agribusiness & Professional Development)

January 1, 2024 - Present

Provide freelance communications, content development, event support and social media consultancy to SMEs and community-focused organisations, strengthening visibility, audience engagement and brand positioning. Manage a small agribusiness venture, supporting budgeting, operations, client management, planning and stakeholder engagement. Pursue ongoing professional development through short courses in digital communications, digital security, fact-checking, AI-powered marketing tools and audience engagement to improve strategic communications capability.

PR & Communications Practitioner (Head of Events, Partnerships & Sponsorships) at ISA Africa

July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023

Developed and executed integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned to organisational objectives and target audiences. Led partnerships and sponsorship activity including prospecting, proposal development, relationship management and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Oversaw events and communication campaigns while tracking performance through KPIs, analytics and ROI-focused reporting to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Head of Advertising, Events Management, Partnerships & Sponsorships at Niteout Kenya

May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

Directed advertising, events, partnerships and sponsorship portfolios while overseeing multi-platform content strategies and audience engagement across key digital channels. Supported planning and delivery of client and in-house campaigns by aligning communication outputs with brand goals, audience trends and commercial objectives. Strengthened media and stakeholder relationships while supporting sponsorship opportunities, client service delivery and cross-functional project execution.

Nairobi Bureau Chief at The Involvement Newspaper

February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023

Managed editorial coordination, media relations and newsroom operations, overseeing content planning, contributor coordination and story development. Developed original stories with multimedia and data-driven angles while maintaining editorial standards, ethical journalism practices and publication quality.

Communication & Public Relations Volunteer Associate at International Transformation Foundation (ITF Kenya)

August 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023

Coordinated events, sponsorship proposals, partner engagement and client-facing communication activities to improve programme visibility and support relationship management. Produced multimedia content, managed content schedules and supported business development efforts through stakeholder engagement and client acquisition support.