Jubilation and celebrations filled the air at Cape Media on May 25, 2026, as journalists from TV47 and Radio 47 were honoured during a special appreciation party organized to recognize the awards and nominations they have recently received in the media industry.
The event, marked by cake cutting and congratulatory messages from the management, brought together staff and executives to celebrate the achievements of the journalists whose work has continued to earn national recognition.
Among those celebrated was TV47 education reporter Andrine Kilemi, who was awarded during the 14th edition of the Annual Media Excellence Awards (AMEA) for her feature The Elusive Equalizer.
The report examined inequalities in the implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) across the country.
The feature highlighted the harsh realities faced by learners in insecurity-prone regions such as West Pokot and Baringo counties, including poor infrastructure, teacher shortages, and dangerous journeys to school, compared to the better-equipped urban schools.
Camera person Jones Ng’ang’a, who worked alongside Kilemi on the story, was also recognized for his contribution to the award-winning piece.
TV47’s Shiksha Arora was also celebrated after winning the best influencer of the year at the recently held Kalasha Awards.
Human Resource Director, Stellar Korir awarding Shiksha Arora.
At Radio 47, sports reporter Amina Iddi earned recognition after making it to the AMEA nominees’ list for her feature Kitalu cha Nyota Kilichotelekezwa.
Radio 47’s sports reporter Amina Iddi during the party.
In addition, Radio 47 presenters Mbaruk and Billy, hosts of the popular Maskani 47 show, were honoured after their program emerged as the best radio show.
Speaking during the celebration, Cape Media CEO Mwenda Njoka praised the team for remaining innovative despite challenges facing the media industry.
“The entire media industry is facing a lot of challenges, competition from others, but with the kind of unity and purpose, if we think differently, work differently and engage differently we will be sustainable, everybody is a winner. This is a communal sport,” he said.
Cape Media CEO Mwenda Njoka giving his speech during the ceremony.
Human Resource Director Stellar Korir also applauded the journalists for their dedication and hard work.
“As Cape Media ours is just to say thank you. And we look forward to many awards. We celebrate you people. Congratulations, we are happy and very proud of you all,” she said during the party.
Director Technical Institutional Planning Projects and Developments Wilson Mbugua having been one of the pioneers of Cape Media, also congratulated the winners and reflected on how far the company has come.
“I have seen this company grow, I have seen this company being recognized here nationally, locally and internationally.
When we have a small event like this one at least we feel happy because we have been able to see it grow from where it came from since 2018,” he stated
Head of Radio Geoffrey Mung’ou congratulated the staff and expressed optimism for even greater achievements in the future.
Human Resource Diretor, Stellar Korir, Director Technical Institutional Planning Projects and Developments Wilson Mbugua and Head of Radio Geoffrey Mung’ou.
“We are proud of all of you. Tunatarajia mengi zaidi, keki zaidi na makofi zaidi. Hongera na tuzidi kung’aa kama Cape Media,” he said.
