This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
Published on June 19, 2020, TV anchor Yvonne Okwara has spoken out against colourism in the media industry, stating that dark-skinned women face significant challenges in their careers.
Okwara, a prominent TV personality, revealed that she has personally faced discrimination due to her dark skin, and that she has seen many dark-skinned women suffer as they try to climb the media professional ladder.
According to Okwara, dark-skinned women are expected to work twice as hard and be twice as smart to get ahead in their careers, as they are often judged based on their skin colour rather than their qualifications.
Okwara's sentiments were supported by many people who agreed that colourism is a significant issue in the media industry, with many TV stations hiring female hosts based on their skin colour rather than their qualifications.
Okwara's comments come at a time when the issue of colourism is gaining attention in Kenya, with many people speaking out against the practice of discriminating against people based on their skin colour.
