Background
Okungu, Jerry was born on May 19, 1952 in Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenya. Son of Nelson and Rosa Oigo (Asande) Okungu.
media consultant Broadcast company executive
Okungu, Jerry was born on May 19, 1952 in Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenya. Son of Nelson and Rosa Oigo (Asande) Okungu.
Bachelor of Education, University Nairobi, 1976. Diploma, Institute Social Studies, The Netherlands, 1985.
Teacher Teachers Service Commission, Nairobi, 1979-1984. Marketing manager Alliance Finance, 1985-1986. Sales and marketing manager Kicomi Textiles, Kicomi (1983) Ltd., Kisumu, Kenya, 1986-1989.
Marketing manager Eveready Batteries, Eveready PLC, Nairobi, 1989-1990. Group marketing manager Nation Media Group, 1991-1998. Director advertising sales Worldspace, since 1998.
Chairman Stella Muka Foundation, Nairobi, 1982-1984. Council member World Council International Advertising, Nairobi, 1996-1999. Board directors Dynamic Communications, National Media Trust, Kenya.
Executive director, Pan African Broadcasting Heritage and Achievement awards, Abjua, 2000, Exact Powerhouse, Nairobi.
Chairman Awasi School Board, Kisumu, 1992-1997. Member International Advertising Association (chairman 1995-1999, convenor Africa conference 1997, Pro-Democracy conference 1998), International Public Relations Association, American Management Association.
Married Lillian Akinyi Odoyo, July 10, 1993. Children: Rima, Arnold, Norah, Sonya Awour, Xernona Oigo.