IARJ announces the 5th Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award
Journalists covering faith and religion in Europe and the Mediterranean can submit their stories to the fifth Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award.
Reporter and Editor
Kenya
Teryani Mwadzaya is a Kenyan journalist and editor reporting on social issues, health, culture, and community development across the coastal region. She serves as the Founding Editor at Kilele Media Production, where she focuses on telling impactful stories that highlight grassroots challenges and local solutions.
She reports in English and Swahili.
Covering faith and religion is important for a religion and culture journalist because these subjects deeply influence people’s values, behaviors, and identities, shape cultural traditions, and play a significant role in public life and social issues. Thoughtful reporting on religion helps readers understand diverse perspectives, fosters empathy, and enriches cultural conversation by highlighting the meaningful ways faith intersects with communities and society.
Teryani Mwadzaya
Read a recent piece: Beyond Shakahola: Traditional Medicine, Faith Healing, and Public Health in East Africa