Kenyan journalist and former citizen TV news anchor, Victoria Rubadiri has officially joined CNN. Rubadiri will have a role on CNN's series Connecting Africa and as part of the network’s newsgathering operation in Nairobi

According to a report provided by CNN, victoria Rubadiri  will join the team telling the stories of emerging and expanding businesses across Africa and exploring the impacts of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.

On joining the network Rubadiri said, “I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to work at CNN and to bring my experience and passion to its global audience. Connecting Africa champions the people, projects and companies revolutionising African business and I’m looking forward to working alongside Eleni and the team to get out on the ground and tell these stories.”

PHOTO | COURTESY: Victoria Rubadiri joins CNN 

Rubadiri's departure from Citizen TV was announced on Sunday by the Royal Media Services (RMS) Group Editorial Director Linus Kaikai.

Rubadiri joined Citizen TV from the Nation Media Group in 2018.

On Citizen TV, she worked as a senior news anchor, co-anchoring Sunday Live with Jeff Koinange and leading the Citizen Weekend primetime news bulletin on Saturdays.

Congratulations Victoria Rubadiri.