Okwara talks about tough days when she was a waiter earning 150 bob a day

Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 by Pauline Syombua

Yvonne Okwara, a household name in Kenya, who has been in the media industry in for over 12 years now started off as a waitress.

The 36-year-old journalist recently revealed that her first job was a waitress and earned sh150. This left many shocked as they wondered out how she managed to live on such low amounts.

“First job was at walker’s restaurant at reinsurance plaza. Waitress. Earned 150bob a day!” Okwara Tweeted.

A Fan then asked her:

“The trenches in hospitality can be unforgiving! 150 bob, hii Nairobi?!”

Tough pay

To which she responded:

I know, right? Restaurant opened at 9am. We had to be in at 7am. Closed at 8pm. Stayed till 10pm to clean up. All for 150bob. But I learned a lot. To respect wait staff and dealing with people! Smile goes a long way. Earned more in tips this way!”

Adding:

“Mungu ni mkubwa. Hard work. Humility. Passion. Plus using every opportunity to learn is what is key. There is a lesson in everything.”

Yvonne Okwara makes radio comeback but only for a week

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by Pauline Syombua

Citizen TV news anchor Yvonne Okwara started her career as a radio presenter almost a decade ago.

Okwara took to social media to share that she’s set to go back to radio where it all started since she’ll be sitting in for a week at Hot 96 Fm.

It will be the first time the screen queen is making a comeback as a full-time radio presenter, after 12 years of working as a TV news anchor.

She will be sitting in for Jeff Koinange who hosts the station’s breakfast show #JeffandHamoOnHot.

“12 years ago, my career began here On the breakfast show. Today I’m back here. Sitting in for All week on Tune in for great fun, talk, laughter and giveaways! Excited!!” she tweeted.

Career

Yvonne Okwara started her career at Hot 96 before she left and joined KTN where she grew to become a senior Anchor and content producer. She was also the Head of News Anchors

TV personality, Yvonne Okwara is showered with endless love as she clocks 36 years

Posted on March 20, 2019September 4, 2019 by Gloria Katunge

Media personality, Yvonne Okwara Matole, recently clocked 36 years.

This was her birthday message¨

Another trip around the sun!

So grateful for life, for the ability to work, for good health, for family and friends, for those with us and those that watch over us from above.

Citizen TV Jourmalist, Yvonne Okwara Matole