Yvonne Okwara’s career has taken her from a children’s programme and radio to television newsrooms, presidential debates and a new role in partnerships. Here are selected milestones, drawn from her own accounts and published reporting.
Early career · A start at KBC ¶
In a reproduced interview, Okwara said she began presenting a children’s programme at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
Source: Okwara interview, Nairobi Wire (2018).
2006 · A move into radio ¶
In a career interview, Okwara said she joined Hot 96 as a presenter in 2006, the year she graduated.
Source: Okwara career interview, Nairobi Leo.
November 2012 · Work at Nation Media Group ¶
Okwara described work at QFM, NTV and QTV. Nairobi Leo reported that she left Nation Media Group in November 2012.
Source: Okwara career interview — Nairobi Leo (31 March 2021).
2014 · A KTN presenter on an international stage ¶
A United Nations Economic Commission for Africa press release identified Okwara as a KTN presenter and reported that she moderated a panel on innovation and technology.
Source: UNECA — technology and innovation panel, via AllAfrica (30 March 2014).
2017 · Moderating a presidential debate ¶
Okwara says in her biography that she moderated Kenya’s presidential debates in 2017.
Source: Yvonne Okwara — About Me.
May 2018 · From KTN to Citizen TV ¶
Kenyans.co.ke reported that Okwara joined Citizen TV in May 2018 after leaving KTN.
Source: Kenyans.co.ke — Business Editor appointment (3 December 2021).
April 2019 · A planned return to Hot 96 ¶
Business Today reported that Okwara was due to return to radio as a co-host of Hot Drive from 15 April 2019, citing her announcement.
Source: Business Today — Hot 96 return (15 April 2019).
December 2021 · Business Editor at Citizen TV ¶
Kenyans.co.ke reported that Okwara’s Business Editor role took effect on 1 December 2021, citing her announcement on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Source: Kenyans.co.ke — Business Editor appointment (3 December 2021).
July 2022 · Questions at the presidential debate ¶
Citizen Digital reported that Okwara and Eric Latiff moderated the second tier of the presidential debate on 26 July. William Ruto participated; Raila Odinga did not attend.
Source: Citizen Digital — 2022 presidential debate (27 July 2022).
May 2023 · A Tuesday-night slot is announced for The Explainer ¶
Citizen Digital announced that Okwara would host The Explainer in a Tuesday-night slot.
Source: Citizen Digital — prime-time changes (10 May 2023).
October 2026 · A farewell to Citizen TV ¶
Nairobi Wire reported that Okwara announced her departure on air during The Explainer on 27 October, after more than eight years at Citizen TV.
Source: Nairobi Wire — Citizen TV departure (28 October 2026).
October 2026 · A new role at Shuga Global ¶
On 28 October, Citizen Digital reported that Shuga Global had announced Okwara as Head of Investments and Partnerships, a role focused on strategic partnerships and investment.
Source: Citizen Digital — Shuga Global appointment (28 October 2026).
This timeline uses the dates stated in the linked reports; an announcement date is not necessarily the date a role began.