NTV general manager Linus Kaikai’s sun at Nation Media Group has finally set to the west.
I owe my whole broadcast career to @LinusKaikai; the best boss a journalist can ever ask for. I’m gutted to see him leave @ntvkenya today.
It’s the end of an era here. It will never be the same again. Goodbye and good luck! pic.twitter.com/jnlAhEka0A
— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) February 28, 2018
Linus Kaikai who was signed from KTN in 2009 left NTV officially on 28th February 2018 on a controversial note.
Immediately after leaving, his fellows and journalists went on social media to bid him a good bye. And even from the picture shared, NMG held a farewell party for the departing veteran Journalist.
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It’s been real boss. @LinusKaikai will miss your guidance and great attitude. pic.twitter.com/Bp1cKiPbIW
— Mijungu (@KenMijungu) February 28, 2018
Kaikia is poised to take after a lucrative top job at Citizen TV which is under Royal Media Services.
His removal or resignation from the office has not come as a surprise following a twist of events at the NMG.
He was in charge when NTV went live with Ken Mijungu at Uhuru Park and Larry Madowo at Nation Centre during the Raila oathing ceremony.
Police had gone under their pursuit but they spent hours at Nation Centre just to avoid an arrest, later the court bared police from arresting him, Madowo and Mijungu.
On another not, he has been a strong critic of the government, bearing in mind that Uhuru Kenyatta has been said to be preparing a bargain to buy out Nation Media Group from the parent owner Agha Khan.
My Senior and friend @LinusKaikai, we all believe in destiny… When a door shuts, many more open like bush fire. You exercised Professionalism and etiquette in Journalism. You refused to 'ass lick' and you inspired many.
— Philip Etale (@EtalePhilip) February 28, 2018
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