Jackson Okata

Jackson Okata is an award-winning multimedia journalist in Nairobi, Kenya, covering science, health, agriculture, climate, gender, human rights, and governance. He holds multiple fellowships including UNF Polio and Global South Coalition, with bylines in CNN, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Reuters and AFP

Articles by Jackson

Asia’s Appetite for Exotic Insects Is Fueling a New Wildlife Crime in East Africa

Local harvesters lured by quick cash, rogue officials looking the other way, and online marketplaces make rare ants surprisingly easy to move – with consequences for ecosystems on both ends.

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Jackson Okata — NWS | NWS uncovers overlooked global stories.