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DALTON AKUMU

Corporate Communications | Public Relations | Digital Content | Photography & Videography

Kenya

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A communications and digital content professional with experience supporting public-sector infrastructure and development projects through strategic communication, community engagement, media production, digital content management and stakeholder communication.

I have experience developing and managing communication content across digital and traditional platforms, including social media, websites, newsletters, photography, videography, graphic design and project publications. I also support community engagement activities through the preparation of communication materials for public participation forums, barazas, sensitisation meetings, consultations and disclosure activities.

My work combines corporate communication, public relations, digital storytelling and visual communication to make complex development projects understandable, accessible and engaging to stakeholders and the public.

CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Corporate Communications

  • Public Relations

  • Strategic Communication

  • Digital Content Creation

  • Social Media Management

  • Photography & Videography

  • Video Editing

  • Graphic Design

  • Website Content Management

  • Newsletter Development

  • Community Engagement

  • Public Participation

  • Stakeholder Communication

  • Media & Public Information

  • Event Coverage

  • Meeting Documentation & Minutes

  • Project Progress Reporting

  • Communication Materials Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PUBLIC COMMUNICATION / COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Mwache Dam Project – Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation

Supported communication and public information activities for the Mwache Dam Project, a major water infrastructure project serving communities and contributing to water security for Mombasa and Kwale.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Project Communication

  • Develop communication content highlighting project progress, activities, achievements and stakeholder engagements.

  • Prepare public information materials for project activities and events.

  • Translate technical project developments into clear and accessible information for the public.

  • Support the preparation of project updates, reports and communication materials.

Digital Communication & Social Media

  • Manage and develop content for project social media platforms.

  • Write and edit Facebook posts, project updates, news stories and public information messages.

  • Develop content for the Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project's digital platforms.

  • Produce engaging captions, titles and descriptions for project videos and digital campaigns.

  • Support website content management and updates.

Photography & Videography

  • Cover project events, site visits, meetings, community engagements and official visits through photography and videography.

  • Edit photographs and videos for publication across digital platforms.

  • Produce short-form video content documenting project progress and stakeholder activities.

  • Develop visual stories that communicate infrastructure development to the public.

Graphic Design

  • Design communication materials, social media graphics, posters and other project information materials.

  • Develop visual content for project campaigns, events and public information activities.

  • Support the visual presentation of technical and project information.

Community Engagement & Public Participation

  • Support communication activities for community barazas, sensitisation meetings, consultations and disclosure meetings.

  • Develop communication materials used during community engagement activities.

  • Support public communication on project progress, construction activities, livelihood restoration, resettlement and safety.

  • Document community engagements through photography, videography and written reports.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Support communication during engagements involving government agencies, development partners, contractors, consultants and local communities.

  • Document official site visits and stakeholder missions.

  • Prepare communication content following engagements with institutions including the World Bank and other project stakeholders.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Take minutes of project meetings and prepare professional meeting documentation.

  • Record decisions, recommendations and action points arising from meetings.

  • Support project teams with communication reports and activity documentation.

SELECTED COMMUNICATION WORK

Mwache Dam Project Progress Communication

Produced digital content documenting the construction progress of the Mwache Dam, including updates on the Main Dam, Lower Check Dam, Upper Check Dam and associated infrastructure.

Content has included:

  • Construction progress updates

  • RCC placement updates

  • Main Dam construction progress

  • Water flow animations

  • Dam infrastructure explainers

  • Site inspection coverage

  • Official project visits

  • Project completion updates

  • Community safety information

World Bank & Stakeholder Missions

Documented and developed communication content around visits by development partners and stakeholders to the Mwache Dam Project.

Activities included:

  • Photography

  • Videography

  • Event documentation

  • Social media content

  • Project progress stories

  • Video editing

  • Stakeholder engagement coverage

Community Engagement Communication

Supported communication for community activities including:

  • Public participation forums

  • Community barazas

  • Sensitisation meetings

  • Disclosure meetings

  • Emergency preparedness communication

  • Dam safety awareness

  • Livelihood Restoration Programme communication

  • Resettlement and compensation communication

The communication work focused on ensuring communities received clear and accessible information about project activities, progress, opportunities, responsibilities and safety measures.

DIGITAL CONTENT PORTFOLIO

Photography

Professional coverage of:

  • Government officials

  • Project site visits

  • Construction activities

  • Community meetings

  • Public participation forums

  • Stakeholder meetings

  • Official ceremonies

  • Infrastructure projects

  • Events and field activities

Videography

Production and editing of:

  • Project progress videos

  • Construction documentaries

  • Event highlights

  • Stakeholder visit videos

  • Community engagement videos

  • Explainer videos

  • Social media videos

  • Project animations

Graphic Design

Creation of:

  • Social media graphics

  • Event posters

  • Project information graphics

  • YouTube thumbnails

  • Digital campaign materials

  • Public information materials

PROJECT STORYTELLING

One of my key strengths is transforming technical and complex project information into content that can be easily understood by communities, stakeholders and the general public.

This includes explaining:

What is being constructed → Why it matters → How it works → How communities are affected → What communities need to know.

Through photography, video, animation, graphics and written communication, I help bring infrastructure projects closer to the public.

COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION

My experience in development communication includes communicating on issues such as:

  • Land acquisition

  • Resettlement

  • Compensation

  • Livelihood restoration

  • Community infrastructure

  • Education facilities

  • Health facilities

  • Water access

  • Dam safety

  • Emergency preparedness

  • Construction impacts

  • Environmental and social issues

  • Community grievances

I work closely with project teams to ensure that communication is accurate, timely and responsive to stakeholder needs.

SELECTED DIGITAL CONTENT

Project Videos

Examples of video content produced include:

  • Mwache Dam Explained: How Water Will Flow Through Mwache Dam

  • Placing RCC at Mwache Main Dam

  • Mwache Dam Construction Progress Updates

  • World Bank Water Team Visits Mwache

  • President Ruto Inspects Mwache Main Dam

  • President Ruto Issues Livelihood Packages to PAPs

  • Mwache Dam Community Sensitisation Activities

  • Emergency Preparedness and Dam Safety Communication

COMMUNICATION TOOLS & SKILLS

Digital Content

  • Social Media Management

  • Content Writing

  • Video Editing

  • Photo Editing

  • Graphic Design

  • Digital Storytelling

  • Website Management

Communication

  • Corporate Communication

  • Public Relations

  • Community Engagement

  • Public Participation

  • Stakeholder Relations

  • Media Communication

  • Report Writing

  • Meeting Minutes

Production

  • Photography

  • Videography

  • Video Production

  • Visual Storytelling

  • Event Coverage

  • Digital Campaign Production

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Communication and Journalism

Moi University

Specialisation and practical experience in communication, journalism, digital content production and public communication.

PROFESSIONAL VALUE

I bring together communication strategy and practical content production.

Rather than focusing only on writing, I can take a communication activity from concept to publication by:

Planning → Gathering information → Photographing/Videography → Writing → Editing → Designing → Publishing → Documenting results.

This enables me to support organisations with integrated communication solutions while maintaining accuracy, professionalism and consistency across communication platforms.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To contribute my experience in corporate communication, public relations, digital media and stakeholder engagement to an organisation that values effective communication, public trust and strategic storytelling.

I aim to use communication to strengthen institutional visibility, build stakeholder relationships, improve public understanding and communicate organisational programmes and achievements effectively.

CONTACT

Dalton Akumu
Corporate Communications | Digital Content | Photography & Videography

Email: akumudaltone@gmail.com
Phone: +254720422524

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