- Renowned prime time news anchor Waihiga Mwaura has resigned from Citizen TV after serving the media house for 14 years
- The TV journalist announced via his Twitter page that he will be joining BBC Africa with a special focus on he region
- His followers, politicians and fellow journalists wished him well even as he looks forward to hosting his final news show on Citizen TV tonight
By Ian Munene
TV journalist Waihiga Mwaura has quit Citizen TV after serving in the media house for 14 years. He announced his move via his Twitter page.
Waihiga Mwaura is leaving Citizen TV after 14 years. Photo: Waihiga Mwaura/Instagram.
Waihiga Mwaura heads to BBC
The scribe who was the head of digital at Royal Media Services announced that he is moving to the BBC where his focus will be on telling African stories.
Waihiga had in the past won BBC’s Komla Dumor journalism award where he also showed exemplary skills which gave his professional career a major boost.
This is what he wrote on his Twitter page:
“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 Citizen TV.”
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
— Waihiga Mwaura 🇰🇪 (@WaihigaMwaura) May 2, 2023
Netizens reactions
Waihiga has built an impeccable career in the journalism space that has seen him win different awards like the MCK’s AJEA, CNN award and the MoAmin award.
Here are some of the comments from fans and fellow journalists congratulating him while also wishing him well in his new assignment:
@KuriakimaniMP said:
“Congratulations Waihiga, may God lead you.”
@KiigenKoech said:
“You will be greatly missed by viewerrs. Onwards and upwards.”
@zakheem_rajan said:
“Hearty congratulations sir.”
@samgituku said:
“What a run you have had. Pongezi sana and may you take the good values to the world. We will be watching.”
@MihrThakar said:
“When you go to the US, don’t forget to change your accent. Well deserved heights.”
Hassan Mugambi proposes
Earlier, burudaniafricanews.co.ke reported another Citizen TV journalist Hassan Mugambi had proposed to his lover Mwanaidy Shishi.
The Citizen TV journalist’s lover Mwanaidy Shishi shared a romantic video on her Instagram page showing how the two have built their love story.
Mwanaidy and Mugambi have kids together and celebrities and other journalists joined in celebrating their union.
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