As Kenya Television Network (KTN) marks 35 years of groundbreaking journalism, the station has honored 35 of its most iconic journalists.
The personalities are trailblazers whose voices, faces, and storytelling outlined a era.
Among these celebrated are the late legendary information anchor Catherine Kasavuli, referred to as Kenya’s first feminine tv information presenter.
She handed away on 29 December 2022 at age 60 after a battle with cervical most cancers
Jeff Koinange, now a global family title, continues to be a dominant media presence by means of his speak present, Jeff Koinange Live, on Citizen TV.
The marketing campaign, dubbed “Faces That Told the Whole Story,” celebrates journalists who stood on the frontline of nationwide conversations and political shifts.
For 35 years, these KTN legends have been trailblazers in highly effective, genuine storytelling. As we rejoice this milestone, we honor the voices, faces, and impactful journalism that formed a era.
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Other Journalists on the KTN List
Maina Kageni, identified extra lately for his work in radio on Classic 105, began as a enterprise information anchor at KTN. He stays one among Kenya’s most influential media personalities.
Additionally honored is the late Ahmed Darwesh, who was identified for his calm demeanor and Swahili information anchoring excellence. Darwesh handed away in 2015 and is remembered as one of the revered Kiswahili information anchors of his time.
Julie Gichuru, as soon as a presenter on KTN’s Sunday Live, moved to Citizen TV earlier than launching her personal manufacturing firm, Arimus Media. She additionally serves as a world thought chief on media, innovation, and African storytelling.
Linus Kaikai, one other KTN veteran, is now the Group Editorial Director at Royal Media Services. He is thought for championing press freedom and moral journalism.
Nancy Kacungira is an award-winning journalist and entrepreneur who co-founded Blu Flamingo, a digital company working in 4 African nations.
She received the inaugural BBC Komla Dumor Award in 2015 and has been acknowledged globally for difficult stereotypes about Africa.
From Newsrooms to Public Leadership
KTN’s honorees additionally embody a number of journalists who transitioned into politics and governance.
On the record is Faridah Karoney, who started her profession at KTN and rose to function Cabinet Secretary for Lands underneath President Kenyatta, and has returned to the media sector.
In July 2025, she joined Cape Media Limited as Growth Strategy Consultant, overseeing the strategic growth of TV47, Radio47, and digital platforms.
Also, Raphael Tuju, who was as soon as a outstanding anchor at KTN, went on to function a Cabinet Minister and later as Secretary General of the Jubilee Party.
Patrick Amimo, Kathleen Openda, and Fayaz Qureshi additionally took up public roles through the years, advising governments and dealing in diplomatic and coverage circles.
Zain Verjee labored at CNN as a information anchor and correspondent, protecting main occasions throughout Africa and the Middle East.
Sophie Ikenye joined BBC World News and have become one among its main African information anchors.
Lydia Manyasi, Ann Ngugi, and Kabira Isaiah additionally expanded their careers into regional and worldwide media and communications roles.
Louis Otieno and Others Honored
Louis Otieno, as soon as among the many most influential and commanding anchors, was acknowledged for his years of labor in hard-hitting interviews and political journalism. Despite private and well being struggles lately, his legacy as a fearless interviewer stays intact.
Emmanuel Juma, greatest identified for The Bull’s Eye, a satirical tackle political information, continues to affect political commentary with wit and fearless critique.
Whether protecting elections, constitutional referenda, or nationwide crises, the journalists helped inform and empower residents.
