This archive report was first published on 20 September 2019.
Legendary Weatherman Nguatah Francis Retires ¶
Published on September 20, 2019, at 5:23 PM
Nguatah Francis, a beloved figure in Kenyan television, has announced his retirement as the Nyeri County Director of Meteorology. The news was met with an outpouring of goodwill from Kenyans who fondly remember his iconic weather forecasts on KBC TV.
Francis's retirement was celebrated by the Kenya Meteorological Department, which took to Twitter to share messages of appreciation and ask Kenyans to share their favorite memories of the veteran weatherman.
Many took to Twitter to share their fond memories of Francis, praising his captivating presentation style and ability to make complex weather patterns accessible to a wide audience.
"One word. MAENEO YA MSABAHA….. ok.. that is three words," tweeted Peter Wakaba, summing up the nostalgia surrounding Francis's retirement.
Other Kenyans shared their favorite memories of Francis, from his iconic weather board to his ability to explain complex weather patterns in a way that was easy to understand.
As Francis hangs up his boots, Kenyans are left to reminisce about the good old days of KBC TV and the impact he had on their lives.
