Yvonne Okwara Reveals Whether She Is Relocating to London After Leaving Citizen TV

Veteran Kenyan journalist Yvonne Okwara has dismissed speculation that her new appointment at Shuga Global will require her to relocate to London.

Okwara addressed the rumours in a statement to TUKO.co.ke, clarifying that she will remain based in Nairobi despite joining the organisation, whose former global headquarters were in the United Kingdom.

“I am not moving to London, though. You should stop reading the blogs,” Okwara said.

She further explained that the organisation had moved its global headquarters to Kenya, making Nairobi her base in the new role.

“Shuga shifted its global headquarters to Nairobi; I am based here,” she clarified.

The clarification follows reports about her next career move after she officially departed Citizen TV on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, bringing her eight and a half year tenure at the Royal Media Services owned station to an end.

Okwara announced her departure during her final appearance on The Explainer, where she had built a reputation as one of the station’s prominent news personalities.

During her time at Citizen TV, she served as a senior news anchor and business editor, presented Tonight and featured on the News Gang political discussion segment. She also conducted high profile interviews and moderated presidential debates.

Her exit attracted attention from viewers and colleagues, with many curious about what she would do next.

On Wednesday, October 28, Shuga Global announced Okwara’s appointment as its Head of Investments and Partnerships.

In the position, she is expected to lead efforts to establish strategic partnerships, identify investment opportunities and mobilise resources to expand the organisation’s youth focused programmes.

Her responsibilities will also include helping the organisation develop sustainable funding models and reduce its historical reliance on traditional grants.

Shuga Global, formerly known as the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, is behind the popular Shuga drama franchise. The organisation uses storytelling, media and youth engagement to address issues affecting young people, including sexual health, HIV prevention and other social challenges.

The organisation rebranded in April 2026 as part of its evolving identity and global mission.

Okwara’s appointment marks a significant shift from her long career in broadcast journalism to a leadership position focused on partnerships, investment and organisational growth.

Her clarification has put to rest speculation that the new opportunity would take her away from Kenya, confirming that she will undertake her new responsibilities while based in Nairobi.

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