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j. Siguru Wahutu is an Assistant Professor at New York University's Department of Media, Culture, and Communication, and a Faculty Associate at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center. His research focuses on the sociology of media in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly genocide coverage, ethnicity, land politics, and social media experimentation in Kenya. He has published widely in journals like African Journalism Studies, International Journal of Press/Politics, and Sociological Forum. His 2019 book Media and Mass Atrocity: The Rwanda Genocide and Beyond examines African media's reporting on mass violence.
Recent work includes Nieman Lab predictions for journalism's future, emphasizing ethical media practices and cross-cultural learning. He has also participated in events such as a 2024 roundtable discussing his upcoming book on postcolonial African journalism.
Wahutu's research bridges media studies with sociopolitical contexts, advocating for nuanced narratives in global journalism. No awards are explicitly mentioned in the text.
