- Immanuel Ndugu addressed questions about why he left the UK to pursue his career in Kenya despite having better opportunities abroad
- The Citizen TV presenter explained that Kenya’s developing status offered him a unique advantage and opportunity to grow his career
- He also compared the cost of living in the UK to Kenya, sparking reactions from fans and followers, with some lauding his bold step
Citizen TV anchor Immanuel Ndungu has opened up about his decision to leave the United Kingdom and move to Kenya for work.
Source: Facebook
Since joining the media station months ago, Immanuel has won the hearts of many viewers, with some women even openly declaring their admiration for him once he appeared on screen.
Why did Immanuel Ndungu relocate to Kenya?
After facing questions about his UK accent and why he left a developed country to pursue a career in a developing one, Immanuel addressed the topic on TikTok.
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He explained that although he was born and raised in the UK, he relocated to Kenya in 2022 in pursuit of better opportunities.
While it might seem ironic that he moved to a developing country for career growth, Immanuel said he saw it as an advantage.
“Kenya is a developing country, so naturally, some things don’t work as well here as they would in the UK, which can be frustrating. But that also means the full potential of many industries is untapped. If you put yourself in there, you can really make an impact,” he said.
He also highlighted challenges in the UK, including high unemployment among youth in their fields of specialisation and the high cost of living.
“The UK isn’t all that. Sure, it’s easier to make money there, but in my experience, you are far more likely to find rewarding work in Kenya, make a real difference, and it’s basically summer every day,” he added.
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Netizens react to Immanuel’s sentiments
The journalist’s remarks have sparked reactions online, with many netizens weighing in on his decision.
Here are some of their comments:
beautifulearth0044:
“You are an educated young person do politics and become the president so u can understand and improve the country and poverty.”
kavai:
“Seeking more and better opportunities in Kenya??”
joseck_moh:
“In Kenya, degree holders are looking for jobs and the job holders are looking for degrees.”
nilamulyanga:
“You need to move abroad to understand how good Kenya is.”
M.K:
“Ironically when all are running to UK….lets just say passport opens opportunities.”
Mer Cy Beeh:
“Na Jeff alisema tu ushago kwenu ni UK😂😂😂nkadhani ni jokes.”
James Tuttman:
“In Kenya degree graduates 🎓 no job and we’re heading to Singapore 😂😂😂😂 my loooooord come for my country.”
Joe Motivation:
“He’s right, Kenya has a lot of opportunities if you understand how things work.”
balow150:
“Cost of living is a global problem right now, though.”
GORETI USA:
“That’s a good thing, even l was born in Israel, I’m half kikuyu half Israeli, but I choose to stay in Kenya 🥰🥰🥰well come home.”
Source: UGC
Did Jeff Koinange return to Citizen TV?
In other news, Citizen TV journalist and Hot 96 radio host Jeff Koinange sparked concern after being off the air for several months.
The veteran anchor made his much-anticipated return on Wednesday, December 10, appearing first on his show JKL and later on Hot 96.
During his Hot 96 appearance, he addressed the rumours surrounding his health and well-being during his time away from broadcasting.
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