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Some people understand media. Others understand audiences. @OliverMathenge understands both. With nearly two decades across some of East Africa’s biggest newsrooms, from Nation Media Group to Radio Africa Group, Oliver has been at the forefront of digital transformation in journalism, audience engagement, and strategic storytelling. As Co Founder of @StrategiCrest Ltd and former Managing Editor for Audiences & Engagement at Nation Media Group, his work sits at the intersection of media, communication strategy, and digital innovation helping organisations shape narratives that do more than attract attention. Narratives that build trust, influence perception, and drive action. From newsroom leadership and multimedia journalism to media training and strategic communications, Oliver brings a perspective shaped by years of understanding how stories move across platforms and why some messages resonate while others disappear into the noise. He joins Africa PR Week 2026 alongside some of the most influential voices shaping the future of communications, media, and public relations across the continent. 📍 Nairobi, Kenya 📅 August 26th to 28th, 2026 Reserve your seat: africaprweek.com/register #AfricaPRWeek2026 #AfricaPRWeek #StrategicCommunications #DigitalMedia #Storytelling #PublicRelations

As a former newsroom editor, I have a cat to let out of the bag, for all comms colleagues, in this week’s #StoryCraftJournal linkedin.com/pulse/why-news…

This is the belief that guides everything we do at StrategiCrest. Whether you’re a government agency, business, NGO, or individual, your message matters. We make sure it lands. Let’s talk about your communication needs.

The IEBC clarification posts are a lesson in what strategic communication should prevent. Here's the thing: when institutions communicate only after confusion sets in, they spend more energy managing panic than building trust. linkedin.com/posts/strategi…?

As AMAC PLC Communications partner, StrategiCrest led PR strategy, media engagement, and narrative development for the TGCU x AMAC Comex event ensuring that the significance of the MoU was clearly positioned across stakeholders, media, and the wider market. #AMACInUganda

This agreement opens the door for 400+ TGCU member organisations and millions of Ugandan farmers to access: Global commodity markets Instant post-delivery financing Certified WRS warehousing with Ace Global Trade insurance & logistics World's best import suppliers #AMACInUganda

Today, we are in Kampala supporting @AMACPLC Media and PR as AMAC COMEX and The Grain Council Union of Uganda (TGCU) sign a landmark agreement to unlock global markets and financial inclusion for Ugandan farmers. #AMACinUganda

We’ve moved from clarity to responsibility. Now we build durability. March on The Storycraft Journal focuses on one idea: Credibility compounds. Not through volume. Not through visibility alone. But through consistent leadership presence over time. Every Thursday. #TheStorycraftJournal #Leadership #Credibility #StrategicCommunication

Great projects deserve great storytelling. Outdated photos = missed engagement. Fresh visuals + strategic narrative = citizens who feel proud of (and patient with) progress. That's the gap we bridge every day at StrategiCrest: turning wins into powerful stories.

Poor comms! Recent images would do this post justice.

Happy #WorldRadioDay!

Looking forward to this year’s @africaprweek

@OliverMathenge is a seasoned storyteller and digital media strategist with close to two decades of experience shaping narratives, building audiences, and driving impact across some of East Africa’s most influential media platforms. With a background spanning journalism, digital strategy, audience development, and editorial leadership, Oliver has played a key role in helping brands and media organisations adapt to digital-first communication, data-driven storytelling, and modern audience engagement. He is a co-founder and managing partner at @StrategiCrest Ltd and currently works as an Editorial, Digital & Production Consultant, supporting organisations to strengthen how they communicate in an increasingly complex media environment. We are pleased to have Oliver Mathenge speaking at Africa PR Week 2026, where he will bring his perspective on storytelling, digital audiences, and the evolving role of media and communications in Africa. 🔗 Register to attend via africaprweek.com #AfricaGlobalPRWeek #AGPRW2026 #StrategicCommunications

Storytelling used to sit safely in communications teams. Leaders approved it, they didn’t own it. That separation no longer exists. linkedin.com/pulse/why-stor…

In a world of noise, clarity wins. This year, we continue to help brands, institutions, and leaders communicate with purpose, precision, and credibility.

Happy holidays from all of us at StrategiCrest!

Had a great start at #AGPRW2025. I was "ambushed" to sit on the kickoff panel for a fantastic discussion on technology and innovation in PR & Communication. My key takeaway: technology should be a key enabler for authentic, human-centered African stories. Tomorrow, discuss how we create winning PR campaigns for brands.

Unlock your communication potential with StrategiCrest! Our media training covers crisis communication, storytelling for impact, social media presence, and public speaking. Ensure your message is heard and unforgettable.