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George Achia

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George Achia is a media professional with skills in writing and editing, augmented with several training on science communication on different aspects of science including health, energy, climate change, environment, development and policy issues in Africa. He has over six years of professional experience, working for different science publications with bias on reporting on climate change and related issues within the region. Some of the publications George has worked for include Science Africa and SciDev.Net – all focusing on bringing different aspects of science, development and policy issues together through news and analysis in Sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, he has been a leading correspondent for the local dailies in Kenya such as the Star and the Daily Nation newspapers on science-based issues. A self-starter with remarkable records on eyes for details and a nose for news, with ability to grasp details and work under minimal supervision. George is a team player who can accomplish goals through other people by organizing a group towards the common.