Meet the Citizen TV Presenter Who Was a Train Driver Before Rising to Fame

Before becoming a household name in Kenyan journalism, Sam Gituku had a completely different career.

The Citizen TV presenter previously worked as a locomotive driver at Kenya Railways Corporation before venturing into broadcasting.

The journalist recently surprised his followers after sharing old photographs showing him at work during his days at the railway company.The throwback images captured him operating a train several years before becoming a familiar face on television.

In his Facebook post, Gituku looked back on his experience as a train driver and disclosed that his favourite locomotive was number 8723.

He also recalled operating it while loading cargo at the National Cereals and Produce Board depot in Eldoret.

The pictures have given Kenyans a rare glimpse into his past, revealing a side of his life that many people may not have known about before his rise in the media industry.He is now one of the station’s recognised news presenters.

He features on News Gang, where he breaks down political developments, government spending and other national matters.

His journey from the railway tracks to the television screens stands out as an example of how people can take different paths before achieving their dreams.

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