James Obuya Smart is a Kenyan

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and news anchor currently working for Nation Television Networks. He has worked for other major networks like

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and KTN. He pioneered the popular show on

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called ‘The Trend’. After he left

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took over.

Early life and education

James Smart grew up in

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Slums. He went to St Paul's Lugari High School. He holds an MA in International Journalism from

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Career

James, initially worked as a sports journalist at

before moving to television as a news anchor and reporter at

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. Most recently, he has collaborated with the

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to create its "Focus on Africa" broadcast, a flagship TV news program that highlights stories from across the African continent

He is now at KTN and he hosts a show alongside Dennis Onsarigo called News Sources.

Personal life

He is married and has a son.

References

External links

James Smart Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smart, James Living people Kenyan television journalists Year of birth missing (living people)