TV and radio personality

1. JANET MBUGUA

2. Nationality: Kenya
Profession: News Anchor, Reporter and Producer
both in Kenya and in South Africa
Education: Limkokwing University in Malaysia- A
Bachelor of Arts in Mass communication

3. Radio
Janet started out in Radio at the age of 19 on
Nairobi’s Capital FM, giving her an edge over
most people her age, as well as allowing her to
gradually gain confidence and credibility in her
chosen field of Media.
Janet was a radio presenter and organised
events for 91.5Pulse, Mombasa Kenya

5. TV
2007: Janet was the host of the popular travel
show Out and About on KTN, and later became a
Prime Time News Anchor and Reporter, still on
KTN.
In 2009, Janet was then headhunted for the
position of News Anchor, Reporter and
Producer, as well as part-time host of the Pan-
African Current Affairs show, Africa 360, by e TV
in Johannesburg, South Africa.

6. Activism
Janet is the founder of the Inua Dada Foundation, an organization
whose mission is to create a supportive and accessible
environment for primary school girls in Kenya by conducting
research to identify issues that hinder learning and working
collaboratively with strategic partners to implement sustainable
solutions (http://www.inuadadafoundation.org). With a focus on
Menstrual Health Management, the organization has empowered
more than 12,000 girls over the last two years.
Janet is the founder of #IAmMotherhood, an online behavioral
change and advocacy project that highlights the life stories of
mothers through photography and videography
(www.iammotherhood.love)

7. Accolades
Being named as one of the top three
best News Anchors in Kenya by the
Media Council of Kenya in 2014
Being appointed Brand Ambassador for
the Lifebuoy Help A Child Reach 5
campaign, representing Kenya globally
in 2016
Being one of the recipients of the Top
40 Under 40 Award by Business Daily
Africa, in 2015

8. Contact
• Rosie Motene
rosie@wakaagency.biz
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