Top NTV reporter poached by Citizen TV as they revamp their newsroom

18 July 2024

• Ole Tenges announced his exit from Nation Media Group after 7 years of service.

• The other newcomers include Emmanuel Too (formerly at KTN), Franklin Wallah (formerly at TV47/K24), and Willie Lusige (formerly at KTN).

Media Personality and top NTV reporter Melita Ole Tenges has been poached to join Royal Media Service-owned station Citizen TV.

Ole Tenges announced his exit from Nation Media Group after 7 years of service.

In his exit message, he expressed gratitude towards the NTV management and his immediate bosses for the opportunity to work at the Twin Tower Media house.

“After an unforgettable 7 years at NTV, I'm embarking on a new journey. Grateful to God for guiding my journalistic path, and to Nation Media Group for the opportunity of a lifetime. Proud of our achievements together.

"Thanks to family, friends, viewers, and news sources for your unwavering support and inspiring stories. With a heart full of gratitude, I embrace what lies ahead. We PRESS-On "Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn'," he said in his exit message.

He made his debut on Citizen TV on Monday. His social media pages have also been edited to reflect his new workstation.

“Back to where it all started 8 years ago @citizentvkenya. I was warmly welcomed by MD Wachira Waruru and Editorial Director Linus Kaikai. Tuchape Kazi sasa,” Ole Tenges said.

He has now joined the new faces that Citizen TV has brought in in the quest to revamp their newsroom after they lost some of their top reporters to political offices.

The other newcomers include Emmanuel Too (formerly at KTN), Franklin Wallah (formerly at TV47/K24), and Willie Lusige (formerly at KTN).

Some of the top talents who left Citizen TV recently include; Victoria Rubadiri, Waihiga Mwaura, Hassan Mugambi, Chemutai Goin and Francis Gachuri.