Raphael Tuju

Raphael Tuju, EGH (born 30 March 1959) is a Kenyan politician, media professional, and public servant. Before joining politics, he worked as a journalist, television producer, and communications consultant. He was the first African TV producer to win an International Emmy award for a documentary on health and development. In 2002, Tuju began his political career when he was elected as member of Parliament to represent Rarieda constituency, in Siaya County.

== Education ==

Tuju attended Majiwa Primary School and Nakuru High School for his 4 years. He then joined Starehe Boys Centre for 2 years for his senior o level. He holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in mass communications from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.

== Career ==

=== Business ===

Tuju worked as an anchor for television news in the late 1980s and early part of the 1990s on a part-time basis. He was a producer and director of several documentaries, radio and television commercials for international agencies, public sector institutions, and private-sector bodies. He was a columnist for local newspapers notably the East African Standard.

He worked as lead consultant in the design and implementation of several public...