Olx SOMA List of Nominees Out!
The Olx Social Media Awards (SOMA) 2015 list of nominees is finally out. The list which has been released today, 7th September, has seen some categories like the ‘Most Social County Government’ being left empty as they failed to make it to this year’s SOMA 2015. This is because of poor presence on social media. However, some prominent politicians like Dr. Alfred Mutua (Machakos), Governor Evans Kidero (Nairobi) and Hassan Joho (Mombasa), have been nominated for the Social Governor’s Award.
Another category that has not gained popularity is the newly formed Social Students Organizations Award that recognizes active students’ organizations on social media. However, the category of the ‘Most Influential Student Leader Award’ consists of Babu Owino (University of Nairobi), Victoria Mbugua (USIU), among others.
The Universities that have made it to the category of ‘Most Social Learning Institution’s include Kenyatta University, Dedan Kimathi, Zetech, University of Nairobi and Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Biz Yangu, which is also a new category, will see Mimi online shop, Futaa.com, Bonfire Adventures and Events, DJ Joe Mfalme and Michael Soi battle it out for the crown, as the sports category list is highly predictable with Kenya Premier League Champions, Gor Mahia FC, Rugby24/7, Sport Pesa, Carol Radull and 800 metres world champion David Rudisha as nominees.
The OLX SOMA, now in it’s 3rd year, is a platform for celebrating the contribution of social media in social, economic and political spheres of lives. The awards are therefore vital for recognition of individuals and organizations that have contributed towards improvement of lives through the good use of social media platforms.
Mr. Martin Muli, who is the director of the OLX SOMA 2015, has urged social media enthusiasts to participate in the voting process for nominees they believe have made a mark in the Digital Arena.
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