This archive report was first published on 31 October 2019.
Published on October 31, 2019, a tumultuous month for K24 staff came to an end with the retrenchment of 160 senior reporters and editors.
The affected employees include News anchor Mwanaisha Chidzuga, Managing Editor, Swahili Franklin Wambugu, Deputy Managing Editor Ali Mtenzi, Head of sports Torome Tirike, Tony Timase Head of Business, Senior Reporter Frankilin Macharia, and Swahili Anchor Juma Bhalo.
According to reports, CEO Ken Ngaruiya and the head of the HR department called a meeting early Wednesday morning to mentally prepare staff for the impending layoffs.
The retrenchment has sent shockwaves through the media industry, leaving many to wonder if they will face similar challenges in these tough economic times.
