Sarafina Robi is set to embark on a new chapter with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) following her departure from Kenya’s national broadcaster, KBC.
City Mirror confirmed on Friday, November 8, that the seasoned news anchor would soon begin her role at the international media house.
At BBC, Robi will join the BBC Swahili team, where she will cover news events in Kenya and across Africa in Swahili. Her announcement of departure from KBC on Thursday, November 7, came after more than six years with the station.
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“I still remember the first time I received a call to start working at KBC, I
“I still remember the first time I received a call to start working at KBC. I was so excited; I cried so much! For six years, I have met people who have molded me into the journalist I am today,” she shared.
“Today I cried a lot saying goodbye because I am not so good at goodbyes and I had gotten pretty attached to the National Broadcaster.” she added.
At KBC, she was the new anchor of the 7 PM news on Tuesday.
“KBC has taught me the importance of being professional, given me some pretty good work ethic and for that I will miss you very much but we shall meet in the field,” the journalist wrote.
In light of her departure, KBC held a farewell party to honor Robi’s contributions and commitment to the station, celebrating her successful tenure and wishing her well in her new role at BBC.
