We recently conducted a poll through industry leaders and some of our dedicated followers for a list of some of the top automotive journalists in Kenya. To highlight the best in the field, we conducted in-depth research, crawling through popular publications, automobile magazines, and expert commentaries for top talent in the segment.
Kenya has many automobile personalities, but only a few combine formal journalism education with hands-on reporting, production, and storytelling experience. These individuals stand out for their professional ethics and consistent contributions to the industry, earning recognition and a dedicated audience.
Here are the top automotive journalists in Kenya in no particular order:
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Baraza J M
Ask anyone, and they’ll tell you Baraza J. M is one of Kenya’s top automotive journalists. He’s run a weekly segment on all things motoring on the Daily Nation since 2010 and was the director of Motoring Press Agency.
Baraza is known for his no-nonsense, opinionated approach to reviewing cars – his witty attacks reviewing automotive brands have earned him a reputation in Kenya that automotive lovers and purists love and hate in equal measure.
He is undeniably a respected voice in automotive journalism in Kenya and one of the pioneers of the thriving automotive culture in Kenya.
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Humphrey Bwayo
Humphrey Bwayo is regarded as one of the best automotive journalists in Kenya. His background in Journalism, formal pupilage at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, and international experience writing for big publications such as TheDrive and Autoevolution have earned him a lot of respect not only in Kenya and Africa but also on the global front.
Humphrey’s playful storytelling refreshes conventional journalism – consistently setting his skillset above the bar. He’s also played a big role in Kenya’s urban car culture. He is transitioning from digital print to visual automotive media, running an automotive website and a YouTube Channel showcasing all things motoring.
Contact: LinkedIn
Trevor Lamenya
Trevor is a big automotive personality in Kenya. He rose to the limelight after his show premiered on KTN – Cars With Big Boy Trev. He’s Kenya’s version of Jeremy Clarkson, and his show takes a lot of inspiration from the world-famous Top Gear Show on BBC.
Trevor also has an impressive background in Journalism, working for Standard Group Media (KTN) – he also works part-time as an automotive media consultant in the region, playing a big role in some of the best car events in Kenya.
Contact: Instagram
Ibrahim Toloi
Ibrahim Toloi is a top personality when it comes to automotive video production. He has extensive experience in graphic design, video production, and editing that go back to 2009. His love for cars gave life to Carnversations (co-founded with Erick Wokabi), one of the leading automotive platforms on YouTube in Kenya.
He is known for his professional ethics, work ethic, and perfectionism when producing his automotive content on YouTube. He’s also quite the storyteller – transforming from a behind-the-scenes crew to an on-screen automotive reviewer.
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Eric Wokabi
Eric Wokabi is a top personality regarding the automotive scene in Kenya. His background is in strategic business, but his love for cars pushed him to pursue automotive storytelling. He started his automotive career writing for a local digital media outlet about cars and financing and later co-founded Carnversations with Ibrahim Toloi.
He later started his automotive channel on YouTube (AutoKonnect Kenya), doing car reviews and offering consultation services. Eric has earned a good reputation in the automotive industry for his charisma in reviewing cars.
Contact: Instagram
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Amoke V
Amoke Vlogs is one of the top talent when it comes to automotive reviews and storytelling. He’s cut out his niche, focusing on automotive events in Kenya, and has grown an impressive following through the years.
Amoke has made a name for himself by consistently pushing boundaries, improving his skills, and making a mark in Kenya’s automotive industry. He has invested in gear and production equipment making him a notable force in automotive journalism in Kenya.
Contact: Instagram
Brian Kigen
Brian Kigen is a notable personality in automotive photography in Kenya. He made a name for himself, starting out small, by taking amazing shots of the underground automotive scene in Kenya, which is as far back as ten years ago.
Over the years, he’s built a following, earning him big partnership roles, specifically in rally championships with brands like Sony, Betika Kenya, and Redbull Kenya. Kigen is one of the few automotive photojournalists in the country and Africa as a continent.
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Alvin Kibet
Alvin Kibet is a lot of things in the Kenyan automotive scene – but he’s first a great photojournalist. He rose to fame with his iconic shots during the World Rally Championship in Kenya – and every year the event comes back to Kenya, it is always a chance for him to shine.
Other than being a rally enthusiast and a photojournalist – Alvin Kibet is also a licensed Drone Pilot. His impressive shots have made it to some of the biggest publications in the world covering rally championships.
Contact: Instagram
Robert Nangila
Robert Nangila is a big name in Kenyan Journalism – he’s popularly known worldwide for his work reporting on the Eastern DRC conflict. He’s also a car enthusiast and frequently reports on the motor vehicle industry in Kenya.
His specialty in the automotive landscape mainly revolves around reviewing cars and compiling detailed pieces on experiences behind the wheel. He has more than 10 years of experience in Kenyan journalism.
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