This archive report was first published on 22 June 2020.
On June 21, 2020, K24 TV news channel employees received devastating news: they were declared redundant. The mass redundancies affected several anchors and reporters, including Eric Njoka, Karen Karimi, Isabella Kituri, Nancy Onyancha, Caren Kibett, Shon Osimbo, Sara Adams, Joy Kariuki, Joab Mwaura, Tony Khwalanda, and many others.
As news of the redundancies spread, affected employees took to social media to express their thoughts and emotions. Karen Karimi (@Karimi_Karen) tweeted, 'Halo Twitter Fam 🧡 It’s been an absolute pleasure gracing your screens at @K24Tv Thank you for all the love and support! Its time for bigger, better things ahead. ✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/YQGDjqS3QM '
Another affected employee, Tony Khwalanda (@KWALANDA), tweeted, 'I am switching to another station and taking sports to a whole new level. Thank you K24 for the 11 years of GREAT experience. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MY NEXT MOVE!!! #AVLCHE #WalkofShame #VirusSafaris #MerseysideDerby #SundayLive #tiktokteens #TrumpMeltdown #MercyAndIkeOnCH151 pic.twitter.com/5DwBc82IXG '
Eric Njoka (@eriknjoka) reflected on his time at K24 TV, saying, 'I did my part, I played my role with poise and dignity, and I'm proud of it. My 7 year journey @K24Tv has ended, now #Anchorman is ready to take over the world ✊🏽✊🏽 Focus Onwards, look inwards. Viva ❤✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/2KsslEwZcF '
On June 22, 2020, the redundancies were confirmed, with several employees taking to social media to express their thoughts and emotions. Shon Osimbo (@ShonOsimbo) tweeted, 'All of us have been declared redundant.'
