Liz Jackson: The Daring Journalist Who Asked CS Alfred Mutua For His Number
When Liz Jackson, a reporter from the local media outlet SPM Buzz, asked President William Ruto and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, a question about international affairs at State House, it attracted the attention of dignitaries present.
On November 9, the state officers at the White House included Alfred Mutua, the cabinet secretary for foreign affairs.
The two Heads of State were questioned by Jackson, one of the few journalists chosen. Kenyans would be able to visit South Africa for 90 days without a visa, according to Ruto’s announcement at the time.
“What will be put in place to ensure culture, art, and entertainment are made easy between the two countries. We love South Africa it has good sceneries, will it be easier to go shoot in South Africa,” she posed.
“Maybe I should begin there with Liz…” Ruto stated while responding to the journalists at State House. A video of her interaction with the CS later went viral online.
“Thank you mheshimiwa,” Jackson tweeted after the State House event concluded.
Take risks ✍️ pic.twitter.com/V0CJuGu0k7
— Liz Jackson (@liz_w_jackson) November 10, 2022
Notably, she graduated from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) with a project planning and management degree. Jackson graduated on June 28, 2022.
She is also a TV host and actress. Liz describes herself as a digital strategist and model who has been featured in several music videos.
In a past interview, the journalist noted she dreamt of being a pilot and was in the aviation club at Pangani Girls High School.
However, she got interested in project planning, which she stated was flexible, allowing her to focus on her content creation.
Growing up in the village and moving to Nairobi while in class two was quite challenging for her. She claimed to have struggled to blend in with other children at school.
Nonetheless, she managed to adapt and learn both Kiswahili and English. Jackson also started sharing videos of her skits before taking online courses to monetize her content.
“I want to ask the youth to focus on their future despite being in their 20s to avoid rushing in their 30s and 40s,” she advised.
“I think the current generation is too focused on entertainment and just having fun. I am more focused on my career, I do not want to struggle when I’m older,” she concluded.
