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Luv FM’s Kofi Adu Domfeh is among six African journalists selected as finalists for the 2015 APO Energy Media Award.
Organised by the African Press Organisation, the awards celebrates brilliant and inspiring stories about Energy in Africa.
The subject matter may comprise a single topic or a variety of subjects, including – but not limited to – oil, gas, electricity, geothermal energy, hydropower, solar energy, wind power, nuclear, coal, biomass and more.
Stories are judged on content, writing, analysis, creativity, human interest and community impact.
Luv Fm's Assisting news editor Kofi Adu Domfeh made the list after his feature "Future Concern Is No Longer About Energy Security But Climate Change" impressed the judges.
The winners will be in Dubai for the Africa Energy Forum in Dubai to be held from 8-11 June 2015 where the eventual winner will be announced
The winner also gets one year of access to over 600 airport VIP lounges worldwide.
2015 APO Energy Media Award Finalists are:
Patrick MAYOYO (@pmayoyo) - Kenya
"How the call to divest from fossil fuel is rattling the African continent" (http://www.apo.af/slNVI9)
Afedraru LOMINDA (@lominda25) - Uganda
"Despite challenges, Uganda’s energy sector grows" (http://www.apo.af/Blzp7z)
Maureen ODIWUOR (@maureen_odiwuor) - Kenya
"Don's cheap freezer that keeps produce farm fresh" (http://www.apo.af/nsXFF8)
Kofi Adu DOMFEH (@adomfeh) - Ghana
"Future Concern Is No Longer About Energy Security But Climate Change" (http://www.apo.af/9iKBLw)
Allan AKOMBO (@AllanOdhiambo) - Kenya
"Why coal is key for Kenya’s power needs despite protests by the West" (http://www.apo.af/KlfQa9)
James KARUGA (@karugaj) - Kenya
"Turning blood to power, Maasai pastoralists begin bottling biogas" (http://www.apo.af/TVc1lX)
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