KTN News is shutting down and will be merging with KTN Home.

Zubeidah Kananu, the president of the Kenya Editors Guild and senior Swahili news anchor at KTN Home has narrated how the TV channel grew her as a journalist.

Taking to Instagram, she wrote;

"This is a special throwback to July 11, 2015. That day will forever be engraved in my heart. The day we launched KTN News, I had the honor of anchoring the first bulletin. It happened at Tribe-Village Market. I remember very well that I wasn’t supposed to be at the launch; I was called about 3-4 hours before the event." She revealed

Adding "Days later, our critics joked that we were being watched by just three people—our family members. 😃 Many doubted us, laughing at the idea of sustaining a 24-hour news channel. Fast forward 9 years, and KTN News has become one of the top news channels in Kenya. I’ll forever be grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to witness history being written and for being part of the amazing team that wrote that history. Ktn News will forever be dear to me, our baby, the platform that made me who I am today. #Forever❤️."

Her message comes after a massive restructuring at the media house.

Michelle Ngele's message to KTN News

Michelle is also a news anchor at KTN is reflecting on her journey at KTN News as the station closes down after nine years. 

Ms Ngele is reportedly exiting the Standard Group-owned TV station. She is rumoured to be joining NTV months after Olive Burrows left the Kimathi-street-based media House for Royal Media Service-owned station Citizen TV.

Ngele came into the spotlight during KTN's second season of the reality show 'The Presenter' 

"Nine years ago, I embarked on an incredible journey at KTN News, Kenya’s first 24-hour news channel. As we bid farewell to a station that shaped my career and passion for journalism, my heart is filled with gratitude," she wrote on Instagram

Adding "Grateful for the lessons, the stories, and the incredible team that felt like family. From breaking stories to unforgettable moments, every experience has been a stepping stone in my growth. Thank you, KTN News, for shaping who I am today. Though the screen goes dark, the impact will last forever."

Olive was replacing Victoria Rubadiri who left Citizen TV for CNN. The two have already made their debut in their new homes.

KTN News Shutdown 

At the same time, the Standard Group has initiated the shutdown of KTN News and KTN Farmers TV, marking a significant restructuring within the media organization.

KTN News the media company's 24-hour news channel has been merged with KTN Home which is dedicated to regular programming.

The decision to close KTN News and KTN Farmers TV is seen as part of a broader strategy by the Standard Group to streamline operations and cut costs amid a challenging media landscape.

The company has not provided detailed explanations regarding the implications of this closure for its remaining staff or its future programming.