Former Citizen TV News Anchor Makes A Come Back On Screen
Janet Mbugua, a media celebrity, has joined the Nation Media Group (NMG) eight years after leaving Citizen TV, where she worked as a news anchor.
Simaloi Dajom, Nation Media Group’s Head of Broadcasting, made the announcement, describing the former news anchor as a capable journalist.
According to Dajom, Mbugua is a highly skilled media personality who can engage audiences on live television, radio stations, and internet media.
“Dear Colleagues, I am excited to inform you that renowned media personality, Janet Mbugua has joined Nation Media Group,” Dajom announced.
“Please join me in extending a warm NMG welcome to Janet. Let us provide her with the support she needs to settle and thrive in her role as we drive our shared vision of Positively Influencing Society,” he added.
Janet Mbugua makes TV comeback at Nation Media Group.
— Terryanne Chebet (@TerryanneChebet) January 24, 2025
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Janet Mbugua left Citizen TV in 2017 after serving for five years. In her parting message, she thanked the Royal Media Service (RMS) leader, SK Macharia, for the opportunity.
Mbugua, who anchored alongside former Citizen TV journalist Hussein Mohamed, announced that she would leave the station but did not reveal her next move.
During her time as one of the country’s most prolific journalists, Mbugua received numerous accolades, including being voted one of the top three greatest news anchors in Kenya by the Media Council of Kenya.
The following year, Business Daily Africa named her one of the top 40 Under 40 award winners.
In 2016, she was named the brand ambassador for Lifebuoy’s Help A Child Reach 5 campaign, representing Kenya around the world.
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Aside from being a professional writer, Mbugua is well-known for advocating for gender equality and boosting voices for social change.
She founded the Inua Dada Foundation, whose purpose is to establish a supportive and accessible environment for primary school girls in Kenya.
She became the Kenya Advisor for The Hive, a US-based group working to increase gender equality message in Kenya and Tanzania, in July 2017.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports The Hive.
Former Citizen TV News Anchor Makes A Come Back On Screen
