NTV, KTN Hit With 2 Big Exits
Both Bahajj and Leila notably did not reveal their next moves following their departure from the giant media houses.
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The Nation Media Group (NMG) and Standard Group Limited on Thursday, June 8 witnessed the departure of two of its top-notch journalists.
At NMG, its Africa and International editor Leila Mohammed bid farewell to her employer after 10 years and after being known for her stints at NTV.
According to photos seen by Viral Tea, Leila marked her last day at NMG through a cake-cutting courtesy of her colleagues following a farewell meeting with staff at the station to wish her the very best in her future endeavours.
NTV journalist Melita Ole Tenges was among the renowned journalists who took to social media to celebrate Leila's achievements.
NTV's Leila Mohammed during her farewell on June 8, 2023, at Nation Media Group (NMG) studios. /WHATSAPP
"Bidding Farewell to a Journalist Par Excellence. Someone who has given the 4th Estate Heart and Mind. A Lady of great mien and respectable character. A Sister and Friend.
"Leila Mohammed Remember the name. As you Soar higher and higher I wish you Safe Skies and answered Duas all the way," Ole Tenges stated.
Leila, a graduate of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology joined NMG straight from campus in 2013 as part of the media lab program. She initially worked at QTV but moved to NTV after the Swahili TV station shut down in 2016.
“I formally joined NTV in July 2016. Before that, I have been an intern at KBC and Iqra FM,” she said in a previous interview with the Nation.
“I have not done as much as many other women in the industry. But every day presents me with an opportunity to do something significant. In the last few years, I have been through the corridors of power and also to the lowliest places in this country."
In 2018, she was the only civilian woman to go to Somalia during an African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) sponsored trip to see how Kenyan troops served. She was among journalists, drawn from different media houses in Kenya, who had the opportunity to traverse Somalia.
Born in 1984, Leila is the youngest in a family of six siblings. She explained that growing up in Nairobi's Upper Hill and being around four brothers meant that every aspect of her life had to be fast and aggressive.
Ahmed Bahajj Leaves KTN
At the Standard Group Limited, renowned KTN News reporter Ahmed Bahajj concluded his remarkable tenure of four years and six months at the Mombasa Road-based media house.
During his tenure, he made a significant impact as the host of the popular sports show, 'Zalazala Viwanjani.' Reflecting on his journey, Bahajj acknowledged the platform that KTN News provided, allowing him to connect with a large and dedicated fan base.
He highlighted the success and popularity of programs such as 'Zilizala Viwanjani,' 'Kipi Sijasikia,' and 'Paruwanja Kura ya Maoni ya Mwananchi,' which further established his presence among viewers.
"KTN News has taught me so much and built a strong fan base for me through programs like 'Zilizala Viwanjani,' 'Kipi Sijasikia,' and 'Paruwanja Kura ya Maoni ya Mwananchi.' It has been a great honour for me to work with one of the finest stations in the country, and I leave as a journalist to be proud of," expressed Bahajj.
At the sports desk, Bahajj worked alongside popular names such as Hassan Juma and Moses Wakhisi.
Prior to his tenure at KTN News, he worked at China Radio International where he established himself as a proficient Swahili reporter with a diverse background.
Both Bahajj and Leila notably did not reveal their next moves following their departure from the giant media houses.
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