{"id":245598,"date":"2025-01-08T12:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T12:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/01\/08\/eric-latiff-quits-the-situation-room-standard-media\/"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:00:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T12:00:05","slug":"eric-latiff-quits-the-situation-room-standard-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/01\/08\/eric-latiff-quits-the-situation-room-standard-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric Latiff Quits &#8216;The Situation Room&#8217;, Standard Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-324970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Eric-Latiff.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"943\" height=\"622\"  \/>Renowned Kenyan broadcaster Eric Latiff announced his departure from Spice FM and the Standard Group on Monday, marking the end of a six-year journey that saw him co-found \u201cThe Situation Room,\u201d one of the country\u2019s most-talked-about radio shows.<\/p>\n<p>Latiff, a veteran media personality known for his pivotal roles in launching other prominent stations, shared the news via a tweet early Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn this 6th day of January 2025, my heart is heavy as I bid <em>kwaheri<\/em> to the brilliant team of colleagues at Spice FM and the Standard Group,\u201d he wrote, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to have been part of \u201cKenya\u2019s oldest private media house.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the origin of \u201cThe Situation Room,\u201d Latiff recalled how the show began:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt exactly 6am on 20th August 2019, four people entered a brand new studio and started a journey along an uncharted path.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Joining him were co-hosts CT Muga, Ndu Okoh, and Njeri Thorne, along with a dedicated behind-the-scenes team that included producer Brian Evusa, Programmes Controller Brian Obara, and Radio General Manager Tom Japanni. Latiff acknowledged feeling both excitement and apprehension:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I switched on the four microphones that morning I was excited at launching yet another station, but I also had butterflies in my stomach; would this work? Would the audience embrace four hours of non-stop talk during their busy morning commute?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The gamble paid off: \u201cThe Situation Room\u201d grew into a top-rated show, hosting thought leaders, community influencers, professionals, and public officials. \u201cIt has been a great journey building <em>The Situation Room<\/em> to what it has become,\u201d Latiff noted, emphasizing the important role of colleagues from marketing, commercial, and technical departments.<\/p>\n<p>Latiff\u2019s media career spans more than two decades. Early on, he was present at the launch of Family FM and Family TV, Kenya\u2019s first 24-hour religious media house, as well as Kameme FM, the first 24-hour vernacular radio station, and K24, a pioneering 24-hour news and information TV station. He reiterated his passion for innovation and founding new platforms:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love the thrill of creating and starting new things and I have been blessed to do just that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Latiff remains tight-lipped on specific details of his next venture, he hinted at future projects:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIs there room for something new? Of course, always, and I sure hope to be a part of it soon. Wish me luck, I will keep you posted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His departure marks the end of an era for Spice FM and a moment of transition for \u201cThe Situation Room.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fans and industry colleagues alike have praised Latiff for his dedication to thought-provoking discussion and for creating a platform that became, as he put it, \u201cthe home of Kenya\u2019s Biggest Conversations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As audiences await his next move, Latiff leaves behind a legacy of pioneering broadcasts, and asking important people the tough questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned Kenyan broadcaster Eric Latiff announced his departure from Spice FM and the Standard Group on Monday, marking the end of a six-year journey that saw him co-found \u201cThe Situation Room,\u201d one of the country\u2019s most-talked-about radio shows. 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