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CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo is thrilled to reunite with his former colleague Victoria Rubadiri as she embarks on a new journey at CNN.

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Taking to social media, Madowo warmly welcomed Rubadiri, his former NTV colleague, to CNN, expressing his excitement for her new role. “Congrats and welcome to CNN, partner! 🥳,” Madowo wrote.

Other journalists also extended their congratulations to Rubadiri for her new endeavor:

• kacungira: “Wow, Congratulations @victoria_rubadiri !! They’re so lucky to have you. Shine on, sis! 🤗”
• bettymuteikyallo: “Congratulations! It was a matter of time. 🌸🌸🌸🌸 Steady On!”
• mashirima_kapombe: “Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 God’s perfect timing! May God continue to bless you and open up bigger and better opportunities”
• chefalimandhry: “Congratulations my Dear. We are so proud of you 😍😍😍😍”

CNN officially welcomed Rubadiri to their team on Tuesday, announcing her new role at the international media house. Rubadiri expressed her excitement for the opportunity to work at CNN and bring her experience and passion to its global audience.

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“I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to work at CNN and to bring my experience and passion to its global audience. Connecting Africa champions the people, projects, and companies revolutionizing African business, and I’m looking forward to working alongside Eleni and the team to get out on the ground and tell these stories,” Rubadiri said.

Rubadiri joins CNN International for a new role on its long-running multiplatform series Connecting Africa and as part of the network’s newsgathering operation in Nairobi. She brings with her extensive experience from her tenure at Citizen TV, where she was a senior anchor and reporter at the network’s Nairobi headquarters. Additionally, Rubadiri has a background as a radio presenter in both Kenya and the US, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia.

In 2020, Rubadiri was honored with the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award for her outstanding talent in storytelling African narratives.

CNN International welcomes award-winning Kenyan journalist Victoria Rubadiri to its ranks. Rubadiri steps into a key role on the network’s long-running program, “Connecting Africa.”

This addition strengthens the show’s team as it celebrates its fifth year and injects fresh African narratives into the global conversation.

Rubadiri, previously a prominent figure at Citizen TV in Nairobi, will contribute to both the monthly program and CNN’s newsgathering efforts in the Kenyan capital.

“Connecting Africa,” hosted by Eleni Giokos, dives deep into the dynamic and growing business landscape across Africa. The show aligns with significant economic initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, aiming to showcase the continent’s economic potential.

Rubadiri brings a wealth of experience to CNN. Before joining, she enjoyed a successful career in Kenyan broadcasting and radio presenting in the US. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and was recognized for her exceptional talent in storytelling with the prestigious BBC World News Komla Dumor Award in 2020.

Rubadiri expressed her excitement about the new opportunity: “I’m thrilled to bring my experience and passion to CNN’s global audience. ‘Connecting Africa’ empowers African business revolutionaries, and I can’t wait to collaborate with Eleni and the team to bring these stories to life.”

Ellana Lee, a senior CNN executive, echoed the enthusiasm, highlighting Rubadiri’s expertise and storytelling skills.

“Victoria joins ‘Connecting Africa’ with a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the continent,” Lee stated. “Her appointment underscores CNN’s commitment to amplifying African stories told by African voices, and our continued investment in ‘Connecting Africa.'”

I tell you it’s as if all celebrities in Kenya were born in January… Prezzo, Janet Mbugua, Julie Gichuru, MC Jessy, Jeff Koinange, Victoria Rubadiri etc.

Victoria Rubadiri was born on January 28, 1987, she turned 33 on Monday. The Citizen TV anchor said she had a lot of expectations and reflections as she celebrated her 33rd birthday.

“Ah 33…you arrive with great expectations and somber reflections,” Victoria Rubadiri captioned her photo.

Expectations and reflections about what?

Well, Victoria has been single for a very long time. In an interview last year, the single mother of one revealed that men are intimidated by her.

“Like where I’m just doing my own thing and someone comes, says hi, and asks me out on a date? Yeah, that definitely doesn’t happen.  I think the intimidation factor, usually has a lot to do with what people generally think, of those who work in the media, and people’s past interactions with other media personalities,” said Victoria in a past interview.

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At 33, you can say there is a lot of expectations for Victoria to get married… or at least to be in a relationship.

Victoria Rubadiri has finally opened up about her roots in an exclusive interview with fellow Citizen TV co-anchor Jeff Koinange.

Rubadiri’s nationality has confused many people because of her mixed background; her mother is a mix of Maasai and Kalenjin, her father is Malawian, her grandfather was half Kalenjin and half Scottish and her grandmother is Kikuyu, Maasai and Seychelloise.

Speaking during an interview on Hot 96, Rubadiri clarified that she is a Kenyan citizen by birth. She revealed that she was born in Nairobi before her family moved to US.

“I was born here in Nairobi, Kenya spent 10 years of my life here then we transported ourselves to the United States of America. Yes i am a Kenyan,” said Rubadiri.

Strange origin

Rubadiri explained that the origin of the name ‘Rubadiri’ came from her great grandfather who was captured as a slave and sent to Oman.

“What happened is that my great grandfather was taken as a slave to Oman. When he came back to Malawi of course he converted to Islam he would pray five times a day, very staunch Muslim so his fellow villagers wondered what is he saying coz he was praying in Arabic so they would imitate him, make fun of him and say ‘am rubadiri ama rubadiri’ so he said you know what, I liked that am take that and that became a family name ‘Rubadiri’ and we just kept it on for the next generation,” she explained.

Daughter

The Citizen TV anchor also talked about her 13-year-old daughter. She revealed that her girl is passionate about animals and that she wants to be a veterinary doctor when she grows up.

Watch the full interview in the video below: