Kenyan journalist-turned-PR practitioner Cynthia Nyamai has been contracted to run the PR campaign for Tanzanian presidential aspirant, January Makamba.
Ms Nyamai, who was part of the team that ran Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari’s election campaign, says she was requested last year to work for Mr Makamba. “It was a great honour because I had read so much on him,” she said.
Her role in Mr Makamba’s 2015 presidential campaign will entail fund raising and public relations. She was also on the team that ran President Uhuru’s campaign ahead of the 2013 general election.
The owner of Cynthia Nyamai Communications was elated about the appointment.
“When we won the elections in Nigeria I cried for a couple days,” she says on Instagram. “It was mixed emotions, it was victory, it was the end of sleepless nights, but most of all Nigeria had stood up for herself. Nigerians said no to corruption and poor leadership. A bold move, a revolution that I know will sweep around in Africa.
“The choice to work for Buhari was an easy one because of his stand against corruption and strong leadership qualities, though at times many said I was taking a huge risk and it would be impossible to win against the incumbent. It was also a decision made after prayer and fasting, I believe in doing the right thing even when it does not make business sense. I cannot sleep knowing I helped a poor leader take over Africa.
“Our opponents offered better pay but my mind was clear, this was about Africa not me…Now I’m heading to Tanzania to continue my work with presidential aspirant @jmakamba2015 . Another great man who will change Tanzania and Africa. In some ways I see similarities with Nigeria and I pray Tanzania will continue the revolution happening in Africa. Thank you all for the support and most of all I give God all the glory for I’m nothing without you.”
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