KTN’S ZUBEIDA KANANU SHAVES OFF SIGNATURE DREADLOCKS (VIDEO)

KTN news anchor Zubeida Kananu has shaved off her signature dreadlocks.

The TV presenter revealed a new haircut on Instagram on January 5, “Zub, you can’t be serious, don’t cut your hair. It’s been almost 20 years, and this is how we know you well, Yes, that’s the first reaction I got from the people that knew of the attachment I had with my hair when I finally decided to cut it. It’s in good faith I know, but from this, comes a lesson about life. We are sometimes tempted to hold onto things we value the most and not want to let go.”

Kananu said she was still struggling to accept her mother’s passing, “In this, I see me, it’s been more than a month since I lost my mum, I haven’t been able to let go, told myself that she’s still alive, and that’s what I still want to believe. It’s not right, I’ve been told, I should let her rest, I agree, but it’s not easy. I put on a brave face, but the pain I’m in is immense. She was not only my mum, but also my best friend, my confidant, my pillar, my birthday-mate, my everything. I know healing takes time, I won’t rush, I’ll take a day at a time and put my faith in God. My restorer, my redeemer, Abba father. He’ll get me out of this, that I know.”

While mourning her mum Mary Halima Raibuni last month, she wrote, “On behalf of my family, I thank each one of you for standing with us during this difficult time. The pain we are in is so much to bear, but you’ve been our pillar of strength. It has been a tough journey but we are strong willed because of the generosity, patience, love and support you have offered. We may not be able to thank each one of you personally but we pray that God gives you back ten fold all that you have invested in us. God bless you and you families. Much love.”