🔬📡 Meet Zeynab Wandati: The African Journalist Making Science Make Sense

In a world where science and technology often feel distant or complicated, Zeynab Wandati is changing the narrative—one story at a time.
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Zeynab Wandati is a renowned African science and technology journalist and the Science & Technology Editor at NTV Kenya, under the Nation Media Group. Her work sits at the powerful intersection of science, innovation, environment, and everyday life, making complex ideas clear, relatable, and impactful for African audiences.

🌱 Turning Science Into Stories That Matter
Zeynab is best known for her compelling coverage of food security, agriculture, climate change, and scientific innovation. Rather than reporting science as abstract data, she tells human-centered stories—showing how research, technology, and innovation directly affect farmers, families, and communities across Africa.
One of her standout contributions is the weekly TV segment “Food Friday,” where she explores how science shapes what we eat, how food is produced, and how Africa can build sustainable food systems in the face of climate challenges.

🏆 Recognized for Excellence
Her dedication to science journalism has earned her international recognition, including the prestigious FAO A.H. Boerma Award for outstanding reporting on food and agriculture. These accolades highlight her role as a trusted voice in translating science into public knowledge.

🌍 Championing Science Communication in Africa
Beyond reporting, Zeynab actively supports the growth of science journalism on the continent. She serves on the board of Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA), helping to strengthen science communication and media capacity in East Africa.

✨ Why Zeynab Wandati Stands Out
Zeynab Wandati represents a new generation of African journalists who believe that science should be accessible, engaging, and socially relevant. Her work proves that when science is well told, it can inform decisions, influence policy, and inspire change.

In telling Africa’s science stories, Zeynab isn’t just reporting the future—she’s helping shape it.