Former K24 journalist announces bid to run for political office come the next general elections

As the next general elections near each passing day, different personalities are coming out to express interest in the local political field.

Media personalities and influencers have neither been spared. Some who showed interest in the competitive industry early enough, others coming out to shock netizens with their announcements.

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Sassy Swahili TV journalist, a victim of mass firing at K24 in June, has announced her bid to vie for political office in the next general elections.

The run for political office

Isabella Kituri, a mother of two and a widow who remarried, is headed the political direction.

Up and close with fellow Swahili journalist, Mwanaisha Chidzuga, the former news editor at K24 will be vying in her home county, Taita Taveta.

This is after trying her luck at politics, back in 2013 after exiting KTN, but stepped down to support her mom instead who was vying for the MCA seat in Sagana.

“I will join politics in Taita Taveta County, God-willing. As a woman rep or an MCA for ODM, chama cha baba. But I also don’t mind being a diplomat.”

Her announcement comes 16 years after losing her husband, Kituri, just 3 months after welcoming their bouncing baby boy.

However, she clarified she might not drop her late husband’s name because her current husband does not mind it, plus, her son doesn’t want her to change it.

New found love

The TV beauty tried the dating game 8 years after her loss, coincidentally meeting a man also working in a communication company, thereafter settling.

“For those searching, focus on your work and you will find someone while working. I prayed so hard for someone who will want me for me and not the TV girl. God gave me that person.”

The media couple were blessed with a baby girl, Anyango Lukundo, who is now 1 year old.

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