Swahili News Anchor Fridah Mwaka Announces Exit from NTV

Swahili news anchor Fridah Mwaka has officially announced her departure from Nation Media Group, concluding her tenure as a presenter at NTV.

Mwaka made the announcement on air during her weekend broadcast, delivering a heartfelt farewell to viewers while teasing an exciting future. “Mashabiki asanteni sana kwa kuwa nasi katika taarifa zetu za NTV wikendi, but it’s time to say goodbye,” Mwaka stated to the audience. She further teased her next move, adding, “You wanna know where I am going? Keep it locked.”

Her departure prompted an emotional and humorous on-air reaction from her co-anchor, Matambo. In a lighthearted protest, Matambo jokingly questioned her decision, repeatedly asking, “Wewe wewe wewe wewe wewe wewe nakudiglo! Unanidiglo?” (You, you, you… I dig you! Are you digging me?) before Mwaka playfully asked him, “Unafeel aje naenda?” (How do you feel about me leaving?).

Lofty also expressed his disappointment over the news, playfully refusing to accept the reality of his colleague’s departure. “Hiyo stori sitaki kuisikia. Hata unajua… sitaki kuisikia,” (I don’t want to hear that story. Even you know… I don’t want to hear it) he added, brushing off the goodbye message.

Mwaka’s exit marks the end of an era for the NTV weekend Swahili news desk, where she became a familiar and trusted face for audiences across the country over the past years. Her parting words leave the door open for her next chapter, which she promises to reveal in due course.