Renowned Kenyan Media personality Janet Mbugua has joined the Nation Media Group eight years after quitting Citizen TV where she was a news anchor.
The Head of Broadcasting at Nation Media Group Simaloi Dajom made the announcement and described the former news anchor as a highly skilled journalist.
According to Dajom, Mbugua is an immensely skilled media personality with the ability to engage audiences on live television, radio stations and digital media.
“Dear Colleagues, I am excited to inform you that renowned media personality, Janet Mbugua has joined Nation Media Group. Please join me in extending a warm NMG welcome to Janet. Let us provide her with the support she needs to settle and thrive in her role as we drive our shared vision of Positively Influencing Society,” Dajom announced.
Janet Mbugua makes a comeback on TV. Photo: Courtesy.
Janet Mbugua left Citizen TV in 2017 after serving for five years.
In her final message, she thanked the Royal Media Service boss SK Macharia for the opportunity.
Mbugua anchored alongside former Citizen TV journalist Hussein Mohamed.
Janet Mbugua has won several awards including being named one of the top three best news anchors in Kenya by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK).
she was also once named among the top 40 Under 40 awardees by Business Daily Africa.
In 2016, she was appointed as the brand ambassador for the Lifebuoy Help A Child Reach 5 campaign, representing Kenya globally.
Apart from being a journalist, Mbugua is also famous for championing inclusiveness for women and girls.
She is also passionate about amplifying voices for social change.
