Allan Olingo

Allan Olingo is The Fuller Project's East Africa Bureau Chief, based in Nairobi. With over a decade of experience in print and digital media, Allan has established himself as a leading voice in human interest reporting across East Africa and the continent.

Before joining The Fuller Project, Allan held the position of Group News Editor, Print and Broadcast at Nation Media Group, where he led the integrated newsroom in delivering digital-first news to Kenyan audiences. Prior to that, he served as News Editor at The EastAfrican, overseeing coverage of business, diplomacy, and foreign policy across Africa. In this role, he managed a vast network of 70 correspondents across Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Somalia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and South Sudan—ensuring in-depth and impactful storytelling.

Allan's career trajectory includes key roles such as Bureau Chief and Breaking News Editor for the Daily Nation, and Senior Reporter at The EastAfrican. His work is driven by a commitment to uncovering untold stories and delivering insightful journalism that shapes public discourse.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University. Allan is also an alumnus of the Bloomberg Media Initiative at Strathmore University and the U.S. Department of State’s prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in 2020.

Through his leadership and storytelling expertise, Allan continues to champion impactful journalism that informs and inspires audiences across Africa and beyond.