See how it works
Book Onen with Paydesk
Make your booking securely through paydesk for these benefits:
1
Preferred Booking Channel
Onen is more likely to commit to assignments booked through paydesk, as it is a trusted platform that validates the seriousness and legitimacy of each engagement.2
Insured Bookings for Peace of Mind
We provide basic insurance coverage with each booking on paydesk, giving both you and the media professional confidence and protection while they work for you.3
Effortless Online Payment
Paydesk offers a payment protection system to ensure payments are only finalized when you are satisfied with the job completion. Freelancers trusts our process that guarantees their efforts are rewarded upon successful delivery of servicesStill have questions?
Check FAQAbout Onen
BIOGRAPHY OF ONEN WALTER SOLOMON OKECH Onen Walter Solomon Okech is a trained Broadcast Journalist with 11 years experience. I speaks in and write English Acholi/Luo languages. I received professional training from Multi-Media Training Center (MMTC) in Juba, the then an institution which was run by veteran media professionals of the then Juba Radio. MMTC is now changed into Association of Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS). Local and international media training: -Radio France International (rfi); -DW-Akademie; -Course on Radio for Developing Countries in China 2011; and -Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA. Media Experiences: -Reporter for the then South Sudan Radio (SSR/SSTV) as an Announcer for four years, and reported for SSTV, now SSBC, for some months. -Acting News Editor for 88.4 City FM. -Radio France International (RFI) reporter in South Sudan from 2013 - 2014. -Media Trainer for Journalist for Human Rights (JHR), 2014 to 2016. -German Press Agency, dpa, reporter, June 2015 to June 2018. -Produced and presented several radio documentaries on 2010 Sudan General Elections, 2011 Referendum, weekly Family Forum, Nation Building, and Outcome from the (South Sudan) Parliament including Kenyan Elections coverage in March 2013. Walter measured in physiotherapy training at USRATUNA and one year in Ecological Studies at Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) Branch in Bor, Jonglei State in 2008. He is an ordinary diploma holder in film acting.
Arabic
English
Portfolio
South Sudan Flash Flooding Displaces Thousands
Torrential rains since Sunday have caused flash floods in Ayod County, Fangak state, displacing thousands and submerging shelters, water sources, and crops. Over 4,000 households are affected, with local officials and residents pleading for humanitarian aid. The floods have resulted in loss of property, livestock, and have left many without shelter or food. Aid assessments have been suspended until water levels recede.
South Sudan's New Government Likely Won't Be Formed by Deadline
South Sudan faces delays in forming a transitional unity government due to challenges in setting up and training a unified army. The National Pre-Transitional Committee (NPTC) and SPLM-IO officials highlight the lack of funds and the need for security arrangements as major obstacles. The pre-transitional period ends in two months, with a government formation deadline of May 12. Issues such as the number of states and their boundaries also remain unresolved. The SPLM-IO distrusts the government's ability to conduct a credible referendum on these matters.
South Sudan Rebels Say They Are Investigating Sexual Abuse Accusations
A South Sudanese rebel group, the SPLA-IO, is investigating accusations of rape and sexual violence against civilians as reported by the U.N. human rights office. The U.N. report, which also implicates government forces, suggests the number of victims in South Sudan's Unity Region is likely higher than the 175 reported cases. Both the SPLA-IO and the South Sudan People’s Defense Force have responded, with the former committing to accountability and the latter dismissing the report as false. The U.N. notes a lack of progress towards accountability, and the African Union Commission has recommended a hybrid court, which has been stalled by the government.
South Sudan - Central African Republic - Nigeria - Ghana
Cardinal Peter Turkson from Ghana visited South Sudan to promote peace in the wake of recent violent conflicts. During his visit, he met with various stakeholders, including religious leaders, government officials, and internally displaced people. In an interview with RFI's Juba correspondent Onen Walter Solomon, Turkson discussed the complexities of nation-building and the importance of sending the right message to avoid further sectarian unrest, particularly in the Central African Republic. He also addressed the role of religion in peace efforts in Nigeria, emphasizing that Boko Haram's actions are not solely religious but also political and social. Turkson highlighted Ghana's peaceful coexistence despite ethnic diversity, attributing it to the country's ability to negotiate and compromise. He left South Sudan with a message of hope, urging patience and respect for human dignity in the nation-building process.
International report South Sudan rebuilds education system
The article discusses the efforts of South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, to rebuild its education system in the wake of its high illiteracy rate, which stands at 84 percent. It highlights the progress of Yei Teacher Training College, which was established in 2001 and has recently seen a higher enrollment of female students compared to male students, despite the ongoing crisis in the country. The article also includes an aerial view of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, provided by Aguek via Wikimedia Commons.
×
Onen's
confirmed information
✓
Financial institution
Verified Aug 2018
✓
Phone number
Verified Aug 2018
✓
Joined
Aug 2018