BBC Reporter Ferdinand Omondi Departs After 8 Years

Ferdinand Omondi, a seasoned journalist who has worked for the BBC for eight years, has announced his departure from the media giant.

Omondi, who is based in the BBC’s East Africa Bureau in Nairobi, Kenya, said that he is leaving to pursue new opportunities. He did not disclose his next destination.

“Today, I close this wonderful chapter of my life at the BBC after 8 years,” Omondi said in a statement. “I have grown, I have learned, I have thrived. I leave with a grateful heart and fond memories. Storytelling is what I do best. And I’m excited for what the universe has next for me on my plate. My story continues.”

Omondi started his career in the media as an actor at the popular high school drama series Tahidi High. He later switched to journalism, working as a sports reporter at Citizen TV before joining KTN and NTV between 2012 and 2014.

In 2014, Omondi joined the BBC, where he has worked as a reporter and presenter for a variety of programs, including Focus on Africa, BBC News Africa, and BBC World Service.

Omondi’s departure from the BBC comes days after the appointment of former Citizen TV news anchor Waihiga Mwaura as the lead presenter for the Focus on Africa show.

The BBC Focus on Africa show is a daily news program that provides coverage of the latest news and developments from Africa. The show is broadcast on BBC World News and BBC Radio 4, and is also available online.

In a statement, the BBC said that Omondi had been a “valued member of the BBC team” and that he would be “missed.”

“Ferdinand has been a talented and dedicated journalist,” the BBC said. “He has made a significant contribution to the BBC’s coverage of Africa, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

Omondi’s departure from the BBC is a loss for the media organization. He is a talented and experienced journalist who has made a significant contribution to the BBC’s coverage of Africa. It will be interesting to see where he goes next and what he does next.