Who is Mashirima Kapombe?
Mashirima Kapombe, an acclaimed Kenyan journalist and news anchor, works with Royal Media Services at Citizen TV. Fluent in both English and Swahili, she hosts the well-known Kiswahili news segment “Nipashe Wikendi” every Friday at 7 pm and the health-focused show “Sema na Citizen” on Wednesdays. With more than eight years of experience, Mashirima has received several awards from the Media Council of Kenya for her coverage of gender and children’s issues. She is also known for co-hosting the engaging segment “Longalonga” with Nuhu Bakari.
Mashirima Kapombe’s age and birthday
Kapombe was born on May 1, 1989, in Voi, Taita Taveta County, Kenya, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Mashirima height and weight
Kapombe stands about 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm) tall and weighs approximately 60 kg (132 lbs). She has a slender physique, dark brown eyes, and black hair.
Mashirima educational background
Kapombe’s educational background includes attending Consolata Primary School in Nyeri County for her primary education and Gatimu Gandu High School in Karatina for secondary education. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Daystar University, graduating in 2012.
Mashirima spouse and children
In her personal life, Kapombe’s relationship with Kenyan comedian Kazungu Matano, known as Captain Otoyo, was publicized in 2014, though she has not confirmed if she is currently dating anyone. She is a proud mother to one son, but details about her son’s father are kept private.
Mashirima Kapombe nationality, parents and siblings
Kapombe is Kenyan, with her father being Giriama from Voi and her mother from the Taita community.
Mashirima Kapombe career
Kapombe is a well-known Kenyan Swahili news anchor, currently working at Citizen TV. Her journalism career began while she was still a student at Daystar University, where she gained experience as a reporter and newsreader at Shine FM, the university’s radio station. She then completed an internship at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), marking the start of her professional journey.
Following her internship, Mashirima joined Nation Media Group’s Q FM on a six-month contract before moving to NTV, where she worked as a newscaster until 2013. She further advanced her career at KTN, gaining significant recognition. In 2018, she transitioned to Citizen TV, where she anchors the 7 PM news bulletin every Friday and hosts the popular segment “Longalonga.”
Throughout her career, Mashirima has been honored with several awards, including the Young Journalist of the Year at the AJEA Awards in 2013 and the Gender Reporter of the Year and Children and Youth Affairs Reporter of the Year awards in 2014. Her dedication and talent have established her as one of Kenya’s most respected Swahili news anchors.
Mashirima net worth and salary
Kapombe is among Kenya’s highest-earning journalists, with an estimated monthly salary of around Ksh 350,000 and a net worth of approximately Ksh 15 million.
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