Waihiga Mwaura’s Citizen TV exit pays off with huge win
Image: Senior Citizen TV journalist, Waihiga MwauraWaihiga Mwaura has secured a victory in the category of Development & Public Affairs Reporting. This achievement comes months after his departure from Citizen TV to join CNN. Although absent from the ceremony, the award was graciously accepted on his behalf by fellow journalist Jamila Mohamed.
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Expressing his gratitude on social media, Waihiga expressed his surprise at receiving the award. He reflected on the significance of the winning story, “The Saudi Allure,” which shed light on the need for accountability following the tragic deaths of young women in Saudi Arabia. These deaths left families grappling for answers, as many were diagnosed with alleged heart attacks or cardiac arrests.
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Waihiga extended his thanks to everyone involved in the project, including his teammates, sources who contributed to the report, and Linus Kaikai for his invaluable support. He also expressed his honor in having Jamila Mohamed receive the award on his behalf.
This accolade adds to Waihiga Mwaura’s impressive list of achievements, which includes previous awards such as the Komla Dumor Award.
