Mungai Eve Admonished For Her Interview With Simon Kabu

In Mungai Eve’s recent interview with Simon Kabu, which took place on December 13, 2024, several key points emerged:

• Unprofessional Conduct: The interview was criticized for being unprofessional, embarrassing, and lacking objectivity. Mungai Eve was accused of crossing personal boundaries by asking questions about Simon Kabu’s estranged marriage that made him visibly uncomfortable. She repeatedly interrupted him and pressed on sensitive topics even when he expressed reluctance to discuss them.
• Sensitive Topics: Eve questioned Kabu about the viral CCTV footage involving his estranged wife, Sarah Mtalii, and the allegations of gender-based violence. Kabu stated that he did not want to discuss these issues as they were under investigation or in court, but Eve continued to probe, leading to accusations of insensitivity and lack of journalistic ethics.
• Public Reaction: The interview sparked significant backlash online, with many netizens, including Mungai Eve’s ex-partner Director Trevor, calling out her for the way she handled the interview. Trevor specifically demanded a public apology from Eve for the unprofessional manner in which she conducted the interview.
• Professionalism Debate: There was a debate about journalism standards, with some viewers feeling that Eve brought her personal experiences and emotions into the interview, particularly when she compared her own past relationship struggles to those of Sarah Mtalii.