Popular Kenyan TV presenter Willis Raburu was surprised by his wife, children, and Citizen TV staff on air as he bid farewell to the RMS breakfast show on Friday.
Raburu, who has hosted the show for 13 years, was emotional as he was presented with a cake and gifts by his family and colleagues. He said that he was grateful for the opportunity to have worked on the show and that he would miss his co-hosts and the viewers.
“I’m going to miss you all so much,” he said. “But I’m also excited for this new chapter in my life.”
Raburu did not reveal where he was going next, but he said that he would be sharing more details soon.
The surprise on-air appearance by Raburu’s family and colleagues was met with a warm reaction from viewers. Many took to social media to express their gratitude to Raburu for his years of service and to wish him well in his future endeavors.
“Willis Raburu is a legend,” tweeted one user. “He’s one of the best presenters in Kenya and I’m going to miss him on the RMS breakfast show.”
Another user wrote: “Thank you, Willis Raburu, for all the years of entertainment and education. You’re a true inspiration.”
Raburu’s departure from the RMS breakfast show is a major loss for the show, but it is also an opportunity for new talent to shine. It will be interesting to see who takes over as the new host of the show and how they will fare in Raburu’s footsteps.
In the meantime, we wish Willis Raburu all the best in his future endeavors. We know that he will continue to be a success wherever he goes.
