Waihiga Mwaura, a well-known Kenyan journalist and TV presenter, has announced his departure from Royal Media Services (Citizen TV) after 14 years of service. In a tweet on his official Twitter handle, Mwaura revealed that he will be joining the BBC News team, specifically focusing on Africa.
The news of Mwaura’s departure from Citizen TV has come as a shock to many of his fans and colleagues, who have praised him for his professionalism, dedication, and outstanding contribution to the media industry in Kenya.
After 14 amazing years at Royal Media Services (Citizen TV), my time here has come to an end. My next stop is@BBCNews @BBCAfrica specifically Focus on Africa . I’ll share more details soon, but in the meantime, see you on my last episode of #Newsnight at 9pm on @citizentvkenya
Mwaura started his career at Citizen TV as a sports journalist and rose through the ranks to become one of the most respected news anchors in the country. He has covered major events in Kenya and around the world, including the 2012 London Olympics, the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Mwaura has also been recognized for his exceptional work in the media industry, winning several awards, including the 2018 CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award.
In his tweet, Mwaura did not give details of his new role at BBC News but promised to share more information soon. He also invited his fans to watch his last episode of Newsnight at 9pm on Citizen TV, which is set to air in the coming days.
Mwaura’s departure from Citizen TV is a significant loss to the station, which has been one of the leading broadcasters in Kenya for many years. However, his move to BBC News is a testament to his talent and hard work, and it is expected that he will continue to excel in his new role.
Many of Mwaura’s fans and colleagues have taken to social media to congratulate him on his new role and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. The news of his departure has also sparked a debate about the state of the media industry in Kenya and the need for more investment in talent development and training.
