Eric Latiff Quits Spice FM With A Touching Message
Eric Latiff, host of Spice FM’s The Situation Room, announced his retirement from Standard Group with a touching farewell message on Monday, January 6.
When the station debuted on August 20, 2019, Latiff wrote a touching greeting to his co-hosts, reminiscing about his early days there. He shared the platform alongside CT Muga, Ndu Okoh, and Njeri Thorne.
“On this 6th day of January 2025, my heart is heavy as I bid kwaheri (goodbye) to the brilliant team of colleagues at Spice FM and the Standard Group,” he announced.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to once again be a part of Kenya’s oldest private media house and I am proud of the teams that I leave behind in radio, TV, and print.”
In the statement, Latiff also expressed initial concerns about the audience’s reaction to the unique radio show, which airs daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
He recounted being instrumental in the station’s creation and hosting the first show to run on the channel.
“At exactly 6:00 AM on August 20, 2019, four people entered a brand new studio and started a journey along an uncharted path,” Latiff wrote.
At exactly 6am on 20th August 2019, four people entered a brand new studio and started a journey along an uncharted path.
— Eric Latiff (@EricLatiff) January 5, 2025
When I switched on the four microphones that morning I was excited at launching yet another station, but I also had butterflies in my stomach; would this… pic.twitter.com/V6kccfcuOo
“When I switched on the four microphones that morning I was excited at launching yet another station, but I also had butterflies in my stomach; would this work? Would the audience embrace four hours of non-stop talk during their busy morning commute?”
Latiff, together with CT Muga, Ndu Okoh, and Njeri Thorne, stated that they were able to fully accomplish their purpose thanks to the help of producer Brian Evusa, Programme Controller Brian, and Radio General Manager Tom Japanni.
“It has been a great journey building The Situation Room to what it has become and we have very many people to thank, not least the team of producers, marketing, commercial, technical and other colleagues,” he added.
“The Situation Room has become the home of Kenya’s Biggest Conversations and it continues to host many thought leaders, community influencers, different professionals and duty bearers.”
Aside from being instrumental in the establishment of Spice FM, the seasoned broadcast journalist claimed that he has been involved in several other media firm openings.
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This featured the launch of Kenya’s first vernacular radio station, Kameme FM, as well as the country’s first 24-hour news and information television network, K24.
His other first was the establishment of Kenya’s first 24-hour religious media outlet, which includes Family TV and Family Radio.
Regarding what the future holds for Latiff, the journalist, who also anchors the news on KTN, relayed that he is open to any options that will come his way.
“Is there room for something new? Of course, always, and I sure hope to be a part of it soon. Wish me luck, I will keep you posted,” he concluded.
Eric Latiff Quits Spice FM With A Touching Message
