Veteran journalist Yvonne Okwara has announced her departure from Citizen TV, bringing her eight-and-a-half-year stint at the Royal Media Services-owned station to an end. She made the announcement on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during her final appearance on The Explainer, reflecting on a career that has spanned two decades in journalism.
During her farewell, Okwara looked back on her journey in the media industry, recalling the optimism she had when she first entered the profession after graduating with a degree in microbiology. She said her work had given her opportunities to interview presidents, business leaders, politicians, activists and ordinary citizens, while contributing to important national conversations.
The journalist also thanked her colleagues, mentors and viewers for supporting her throughout her career. She highlighted the importance of asking difficult questions, holding leaders accountable and giving ordinary people a voice. Okwara was also part of News Gang, Citizen TV’s current affairs programme, which examines major political and national issues.
As she signed off, Okwara made it clear that her departure did not mean she was done pursuing new ambitions. She told viewers she was moving on to build something else and urged Kenyans to continue demanding better from their leaders. Her exit marks the end of a significant chapter at Citizen TV as she prepares for a new phase in her professional journey.
