Troubled TV station, KISS TV, has sacked all its news staff, as it prepares to shut down. This is the first step in its relaunching, which should take place in coming days.
According to Ghafla Kenya, KISS TV will now be known as Blaze TV, a purely music and entertainment channel.
Apparently, members of staff were this week summoned for a brief meeting, where they were informed of their contract termination, and issued pay cheques.
Among those sent home is John Sibi Okumu of JSO@7, who is reported to have received a Sh2.5 million cheque. Dennis Okari, another top journalist, is said to have received Sh1.4 million as his termination money.
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Here is the list of those fired by the station.
1. John Sibi Okumu
2. Catherine Nasimiyu (JSO’s assistant)
3. Muraya Kariuki (News Editor)
4. Dennis Okari (Investigative reporter)
5. Melline Muendo
6. Shem Oluchiri
7. Lordrick Mayabi
8. Charity Waweru (on maternity leave)
9. Dominic Muendo
10. Rhoda Odhiambo
11. Sam Gakunyi
12. Bella Genga
13. Cynthia Mebur
14. Stephen Letoo
15. Njeri
16. Margaret Wariko
17. Muoki Moss
Senior Cameramen
18. Jose Njagi
19. Isaako Galgalo
20. Moses
21. Collins
Video Editors
22. Moses Mungai
23. Michael Nyang’au
24. Robert Ochieng
Graphics
25. Ken Oduor
26. JT
27. Makori
Credit – Ghafla.co.ke
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