Big moves! Kenyan journalists who joined BBC this year

BBC Africa have ensured that they pick different media personalities from different media houses here in Kenya. Since its second largest branch will be located here in Nairobi, it makes a lot of sense having some of the best media personalities who have worked in Kenya be among their crew.

1.Lynne Wachira

The former sports reporter and anchor for KTN was one of the first media personalities from a local media house to be poached by BBC .

2.Larry Madowo

Larry used to work for NTV where he specialized in technology, current affairs, political interviews and entertainment. He is currently the Africa  business editor for BBC.

3. Zawadi Mudibo

Mudibo who was the deputy Business Editor at media max was also joined BBC Africa this year.

4. Hudheifa Aden

The former NTV Business reporter Hudheifa also left Nation Media Group to go join BBC. It is said he will work hand in hand with former NTV colleague Larry Madowo.

5.Ian Wafula

Former K24 anchor Ian also left K24 to join BBC. This was after various attempts to join but didn't get through. However the last time he tried his luck he got through.

6.Ciru Muriuki

Ciru also worked for K24 but rapped things up to go try somewhere else. She got a place at BBC Africa whereby she re-united with best friend Larry Madowo and former K24 colleague Ian Wafula.