Celebrated journalist Janet Mbugua has joined the Nation Media Group’s NTV. Janet has joined NTV after an eight-year break from the mainstream media that started when she left Royal Media Group’s Citizen Tv.
Her new move to NTV was announced by the Nation Media Group head of broadcasting Simaloi Dajom.
“I am excited to inform you that renowned media personality, Janet Mbugua has joined Nation Media Group. Janet is highly skilled in engaging audiences on TV, Radio & Digital media. She has previously worked as a prime-time News Anchor, show host and content producer for major outlets in Kenya & South Africa. Janet is an advocate of inclusivity for women and girls and is also passionate in amplifying voices for social change,” said Dajom in an internal communication to NMG workers.
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“She joins a vibrant team dedicated to delivering compelling, solution-driven content across our multimedia platforms. 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.”
The move to take Janet on board comes barely weeks after Nation hired popular radio host Eric Latiff. Latiff, who has gained popularity for his socio-political shows joined Nation from the Standard Media Group’s Spice FM. It is widely expected that Latiff and Janet might be paired off as the NMG works to shore up viewership numbers on NTV Kenya.
During her time Citizen Tv, Janet had been anchoring prime time news in partnership with Hussein Mohamed who is currently serving as the State House Spokesperson.
In an interview with a local radio station a few years ago, Janet opened up on how she faced unwanted sexual advances while at work. She narrated how she was also given motherhood penalties – in which the company makes you decide whether to lose your job or take care of your child. “Instead of creating an environment that says, someone will work on your shift,” she said.
