- Renowned Citizen TV news anchor Victoria Rubadiri has bowed out of Citizen TV, after bagging a lucrative deal that will see her join International Media Outlet CNN
- Reports have it that Rubadiri, who will host her final show this coming weekend has been working on the last process of her departure notice
- Her departure comes amid a pattern of quits from several of the revered media house’s top anchors and reporters, including Chemutai Goin and Sam Ogina
Victoria Rubadiri, the renowned news anchor at Citizen TV, is bidding farewell to Royal Media Services (RMS) after a six-year tenure at the television station.
In a surprising move, sources revealed that upon her departure from Citizen TV, Rubadiri will be making a significant leap to join CNN as Africa’s correspondent, marking a new chapter in her illustrious career.
Kenyans.co.ke, reports that Rubadiri has been serving her notice and is scheduled to host her final show over the upcoming weekend.
To commemorate her impactful stint at the station, RMS staff gathered to cut a cake in her honor earlier this week.
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During her time at Citizen TV, Rubadiri hosted several influential shows, including “Citizen Weekend” on Saturdays, where she shed light on various societal issues, particularly those concerning social norms and culture.
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Additionally, she co-hosted “Sunday Live” alongside acclaimed journalist Jeff Koinange, further solidifying her presence in Kenya’s media landscape.
Rubadiri’s departure comes amidst a wave of senior journalists exiting RMS, including former crime and investigative journalist Hassan Mugambi and TV reporter Chemutai Goin, who parted ways with Citizen TV earlier this year.
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Throughout her career, Rubadiri has been recognized for her ability to craft compelling narratives.
In 2020, she was honored with the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, affording her the opportunity to undergo training with the BBC Academy and join the News team for three months.
Among her notable works is “Wombs of Sorrow,” a poignant feature highlighting the experiences of women battling cervical cancer, showcasing Rubadiri’s commitment to shedding light on critical societal issues.
Prior to her tenure at Citizen TV, Rubadiri rose through the ranks at Nation Media Group (NMG), where she co-hosted the NTV Weekend Edition alongside CNN’s Larry Madowo.
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Her journey in journalism began with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia, cementing her foundation in the field.
