Mercy Chelangat is a multi-award-winning journalist and fact-checker. She has five years of experience across print, digital, and broadcast media. Mercy has a proven ability to produce exclusive and impactful stories, particularly in the areas of health, climate, and governance. She possesses specialised skills in open-source investigations, climate fact-checking, and investigating disinformation and malign influence operations. Her achievements include winning in governance reporting at the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards in 2024 and being a two-time runner-up in Health Reporting. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Mass Communication at Liverpool John Moores University.
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