Top KBC news anchor Shiksha Arora quits after three years

Media personality Shiksha Arora has parted ways with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) after three years.

Ms Arora hosted her last show on KBC on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Taking to her socials, Shiksha expressed her gratitude to the KBC management for allowing her to work with them for the past three years.

“My heart is overflowing with emotions as I type this. It’s hard to say goodbye to a workplace I called home for 3 years & colleagues who have become like family,” she shared.

She also thanked her viewers for always tuning in to watch her show dubbed #EasyFriday.

“Thank you to everyone who joined me on this incredible journey on #EasyFriday on KBC for the past 3 years.

I covered the elections, danced with the biggest names in the entertainment scene in Kenya, and interviewed over 100 celebrities & artists on the show & WHAT A TIME WE HAD! We’ve laughed, danced, cried, and grown together on @kbc_television This isn’t just the end of a show; it’s just the beginning of a new chapter which I am very excited about.  As I say goodbye to KBC, join me tonight at 9 PM, one last time on Easy Friday! Grateful for every moment and every memory on #EasyFriday ❤️,” she added.

Shiksha joined KBC in June 2021 when the TV station was launching. Before that, she had worked with K24.

“A year later, I am BACK, back like I never left. Catch me on @KBCChannel1

my new home ❤️ Thank you for always standing by my side, catch me this Friday at 9 PM, it’s time to create magic, with a brand new KBC. Are you ready? 😁 #THISISKBC” tweeted Shiksha Arora

Seasoned Media Personalities who joined the State Broadcaster during the relaunch include; Tom Mboya, Cynthia Nyamai, Shiksha Arora, John Kioria Fred Indimuli, Ahmed Juma Ballo, Harith Salim, and Nancy Onyancha.

Others on the list were the late Catherine Kasavuli who was regarded as the queen and princess of TV, the legendary Fayyaz Qureishi, the Badi Muhsin, and Pauline Sheghu.