Introduction
Jamila Hassan holds a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts Emphasis on Interpersonal communication from Metropolitan State University in Minnesota, USA and an Associate Degree in Arts emphasis in Professional Communication from Normandale Community college. While in college she participated in various on campus organizations, also worked in companies such as Best Buy, TJ Maxx and at Normandale community college. She enjoys travelling, reading and photography
Life in Mombasa
In 2014, Jamila started a blog called Life in Mombasa ( LifeinMombasa.com). Life in Mombasa is an award winning lifestyle blog for those exploring Mombasa history, culture and modern day life The aim of the blog is to change the face of Mombasa, to show the different types of culture through photography and written articles. We can read from fancy books or magazine but seeing Mombasa through a local resident is when you get the real essence of the city. A winner of the Best County Blog in the Blogger Association of Kenya (BAKE) Awards 2016, 2017 and 2018, BAKE recognizes and awards exceptional Kenyan bloggers in different categories every year. Recognized as an African Voice showcasing Mombasa - The creative artist capturing 'Life In Mombasa' Life in Mombasa has become a household brand in everything Mombasa. Life in Mombasa showcases the vibrant culture of Mombasa, the historic background and the everyday life on Mombasa through engaging content such as pictures and blogs. More in depth feature on KTN Life & Style- Books and Blogs with Jamila Hassan
Work Experience
Jamila has vast experience in different sectors, from her four years’ experience at Gulf African Bank as Administration officer to launching a digital marketing agency in Mombasa, she has gained experience in creating excellent customer experience and creating marketing strategies that create an impact. She has worked with various organization in voluntary basis by giving back her skills and passion to create a difference in the society. Today, Jamila holds various position including recent appointment as Chief Marketing Officer in the Department of Trade, Tourism and Investment in the Mombasa County Government.
Malkia Creative Media
Malkia Creative Media is a content creation company based in Mombasa specializing in Photography. The objective is to be the leading food and product Photography Company in Mombasa.
Selling a product online is easy, but to entice your clients and actually influence them to purchase is harder than expected. By having good pictures that sell to your clients and actually convince them to purchase is a step in growth and success. Marketing is essential and you have to be willing to spend in order to reach a wider audience for your products and services.
Malkia Creative Media will create photos that will reflect your product and be able to be used on the different social media platforms. Today, over a million people use social media to shop and look for products and services by having a vibrant social media page will increase sales and assist in creating awareness for the business.
With this concept Jamila hopes to reach to a wider audience to create a space that is sustainable and efficient for women in Mombasa to be able to empower the women. The project is targeting women who are starting their business online and would like to reach wide variety of clients.
