Waihiga Mwaura is an award-winning Kenyan journalist, television presenter and news anchor. He is best known for his work at Citizen TV and BBC News, where he presents African news and current affairs.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Waihiga Mwaura |
| Date of birth | 6 June 1984 |
| Place of birth | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Partner | Joyce Omondi |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Journalist, news anchor, television presenter, editor and moderator |
| Net worth | 350,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
Waihiga Mwaura was born and raised in Nairobi. He studied Computer Science at African Nazarene University and later pursued further studies in Communications and Media Studies.
Although his academic background was in technology, he developed a strong interest in broadcasting and journalism. This interest eventually led him away from the IT industry and into television.
Career
Waihiga began his journalism career in 2008 as an intern at Nation Media Group. In 2009, he joined Citizen TV, where he worked as a producer and later became the presenter of programmes such as Zinduka, Power Breakfast, Citizen Weekend, Citizen Extra, Friday Night and Daybreak.
He first gained attention as a sports journalist and later covered major stories involving Kenyan athletics, including doping and the management of sports funds. He eventually moved into politics, current affairs and investigative journalism.
At Citizen TV, Waihiga became special projects editor in 2020 and managing editor in 2021. After 14 years at the station, he joined BBC News in May 2023. He is now associated with Focus on Africa, the BBC’s leading programme on African news and current affairs.
Personal Life
Waihiga Mwaura is married to Joyce Omondi, a Kenyan gospel singer, television presenter and development professional. The couple got married in December 2015 and are known for keeping their personal life private.
Net Worth
Waihiga Mwaura’s net worth is estimated at approximately US$350,000. His income is believed to come mainly from journalism, broadcasting, event moderation, public speaking and media-related work.
Awards
Waihiga Mwaura has received several honours during his journalism career, including:
- 2012 CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Award.
- 2015 Mohammed Amin Africa Award.
- 2018 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award.
- Several nominations and recognitions from Kenya’s Media Council.
He became the first male winner of the BBC Komla Dumor Award, an achievement that helped strengthen his reputation as one of Africa’s leading journalists.
