This archive report was first published on 2 January 2022.
Journalists Who Became News Themselves in 2021 ¶
Journalists, like any other professionals, experience various outcomes in their line of duty, sometimes making headlines for reasons beyond their reporting work. In 2021, several Kenyan journalists found themselves in the news for different reasons.
On May 13, 2021, celebrated journalist Larry Madowo joined CNN from BBC, making him the talk of the town. Senior Vice President of International Newsgathering and Managing Editor in Africa for CNN International, Deborah Rayner, broke the news through a press release.
CNN's Larry Madowo in New York, US on November 19, 2020
Madowo's position at CNN was summed up as an International Correspondent, covering politics, business, entertainment, and hard news stories from Africa. His role has expanded into news reporting and anchoring as well.
Shiksha Arora, a KBC anchor, was in the news after she narrated her unfortunate incident at the globe roundabout within the city. She had been choked by unknown men and several of her personal belongings stolen.
Terryanne Chebet, a celebrated journalist, trended for the better part of September 14, 2021, after she turned down a job application from a qualified youth for stalking her. At the time, she was moments away from inviting him for an interview, only to realize that the applicant had been stalking her by sending suggestive messages.
Jeff Koinange, a Citizen TV news anchor, trended on Twitter on September 20, 2021, after struggling to read news on both the teleprompter and printed pamphlets, patching and repeating words several times. Kenyans were quick to point out his on-air performance, calling him out for failing to use his trademark phrases and the happy or lively demeanor he always showcased on prime time news.
