Yvonne Okwara Breaks Silence as Details Show She May Move to London for Her New Job

Veteran Kenyan journalist Yvonne Okwara has addressed speculation that her new job at Shuga Global will require her to relocate to London, clarifying that she will continue working from Nairobi.

Okwara dismissed the reports in an interview with TUKO.co.ke, explaining that although the organisation has international roots, its global headquarters are now based in Kenya.

“I am not moving to London, though. You should stop reading the blogs,” she said, responding to claims about her alleged relocation.

She further explained that Shuga Global had shifted its global headquarters to Nairobi, where she is currently based.

The clarification comes barely a week after Okwara officially left Citizen TV, bringing an end to her eight-and-a-half-year stint at the Royal Media Services-owned station.

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the journalist signed off during her final appearance on The Explainer, marking the end of a career chapter that saw her become one of the country’s most recognisable television personalities.

During her time at Citizen TV, she anchored major news bulletins, worked as a business editor and featured prominently on the News Gang political discussion programme.

She also conducted high-profile interviews and moderated presidential debates, earning a reputation as one of Kenya’s leading journalists.

A day after her departure, Shuga Global announced her appointment as its new Head of Investments and Partnerships.

In her new position, Okwara will oversee strategic partnerships, identify investment opportunities and help mobilise resources to expand the organisation’s programmes targeting young people.

She will also be tasked with developing sustainable funding models to reduce the organisation’s reliance on traditional grants.

Shuga Global, formerly known as the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, is behind the popular Shuga drama series, which uses storytelling to address issues such as HIV prevention, sexual health and other challenges affecting young people.

Her appointment marks a major career transition from broadcast journalism to organisational leadership and investment strategy.

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