Mercy Joy Kwama is a multimedia journalist at The Kenya Times who is dedicated to the art of storytelling and truth-telling and changing narratives. She has covered diverse topics including politics, social justice, environmental issues, climate change, and entertainment.

Mercy is particularly driven to amplify the voices of African communities and challenge the prevailing status quo.

She is a graduate of Riara University with a degree in Communications and Multimedia Journalism and is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of news reporting.

In her spare time, Mercy likes to pick up new skills including crocheting, gardening, dance, reading, and music.

She can be reached at joy.kwama@thekenyatimes.com