Just Hours After Quitting Her Job at Citizen TV, Yvonne Okwara Lands This Top Job — Details

Veteran Kenyan journalist Yvonne Okwara has landed a new job at Shuga Global, weeks after announcing her departure from Citizen TV, marking a new chapter in her professional career.

Okwara has been appointed Head of Investments and Partnerships at the London-based organisation, which focuses on youth empowerment, health awareness and social change through storytelling and community engagement.

The appointment was announced on Wednesday, October 28, as the organisation seeks to expand its reach and strengthen its financial sustainability.

According to Shuga Global, Okwara will use her experience in journalism, corporate communications, fundraising and government relations to establish strategic partnerships and mobilise resources for its programmes.

The organisation explained that it wanted to explore opportunities beyond grant-dependent funding to support its long-term goals.

Her appointment comes just a day after she bid farewell to Citizen TV, where she worked for eight and a half years under Royal Media Services.

Okwara announced her exit during her final appearance on The Explainer on Tuesday, October 27, bringing an end to a significant chapter in her broadcasting career.

During her emotional farewell, she thanked her colleagues, mentors and viewers for supporting her throughout her time at the station.

She also reaffirmed her commitment to accountability, urging Kenyans to continue asking questions and demanding better leadership.

Okwara’s departure attracted reactions from Kenyans, including politicians and fellow journalists, who praised her contribution to the country’s media industry.

Her move to Shuga Global represents a shift from television journalism to a role focused on strategic partnerships, investments and organisational growth.

Shuga Global, formerly known as the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, works with young people through media productions and community initiatives designed to promote informed choices about health and well-being.

The organisation has continued expanding its activities, with Kenya remaining an important part of its operations.

Okwara’s experience in public affairs and media is expected to support its efforts to reach more young people and build partnerships across different sectors.

Her latest appointment has also drawn attention on social media, where Kenyans continue discussing her departure from Citizen TV and what lies ahead in her career.

The development has generated fresh interest in the veteran journalist’s next chapter beyond the newsroom.

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