Mashirima Kapombe Biography and Wiki
Mashirima Kapombe is a Kenyan award-winning bilingual Reporter and anchor with over 8 years of experience in the local media scene. She is known for hosting Citizen TV’s 7 pm show Nipashe weekend every Friday which includes a fun Kiswahili language clinic dubbed “Longalonga”, which she hosts alongside veterans Munene Nyaga and Nuhu Bakari in a fun-filled format that includes voices from different counties.
Mashirima Kapombe can also be caught on Citizen’s Wednesday show, Sema na Citizen for news updates and a discussion on matters health. Until the end of September this year, Mashirima co-hosted the Monday Report Townhall session alongside Trevor Ombija and Waihiga Mwaura.
Mashirima Kapombe Age and Birthday
Kapombe is 31 years old as of 2020, she was born on May 1, 1989, in Voi Town in Taita Taveta County. She celebrates her birthday on May 1st every year and her birth sign is Tarus.
Mashirima Kapombe Height and Weight
Kapombe appears to be quite short in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Mashirima Kapombe Education
Mashirima received her primary education from Condolata Primary School in Nyeri and upon completion, she attended Bishop Gatimu Ngandu in Karatina, where she passed her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations and that earned her a slot in Daystar University, Athi River Campus where she studied B.A. in Communication from 2008 and graduated in 2012.
Mashirima Kapombe Parents
Kapombe comes from a very supportive family. Not much is known about her parents. However, her father is a Dentist in Nyeri County, from Giriama, Kilifi County while her mum is a Taita from Voi, Taita Taveta County. She moved with her dad to Nyeri after he changed jobs.
Is Mashirima Kapombe Married? Mashirima Kapombe Husband
Mashirima Kapombe And Otoyo | Mashirima Kapombe Baby | Mashirima Kapombe Pregnant
Speaking of her personal life, Citizen’s own Mashirima Kapombe was said to be dating the famously known Kenyan comedian, Kazungu Matano popularly known as Otoyo. Moreover, the comedian posted a photo of the beautiful Mashirima with a caption that suggests more than a platonic friendship. The caption read, “Osiep chunya” which is Luo for “A friend of my heart.”
The duo was said to have dated for close to two years but it is until in 2014 they decided to go public. However, there were rumors that the two separated but we cannot confirm or substantiate the claims. It is also rumored that the two have a son. As we speak, Mashirima denies that she is dating someone and says she is single.
Mashirima Kapombe Assaulted
In 2018, it was announced that Citizen TV’s Mashirima Kapombe was humiliated and embarrassed after she was mishandled by a male employee at the Panari Anga Sky Cinema.
It was said that she had visited the place to watch a movie, did not like how she was treated and took to Twitter to share her bad experience at the hands of the employee at the cinema.
“I’ve always thought of myself as brave, fearless. I would be saddened by stories of women assaulted by men in broad daylight as others watched and some filmed. Yesterday, that happened to me. At Panari Anga Sky Cinema. I reported and the manager on duty took over the case. It felt a little better knowing there was somewhere, someone I could run to. But, the look on the man’s face even as the manager stepped in reminded me of how many remain silent because they would rather walk away and put it all behind them. I reported. Then walked away,” she tweeted.
After reporting the matter, Mashirima revealed that she walked away and the management later called to apologize, offering her free complimentary movie to make up for what happened.
THE MANAGER, EDNA APOLOGISED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THEIR EMPLOYEE AND THAT OF THE CINEMA ATTENDANT WHO DIDN’T TAKE ACTION WHEN WE FIRST REPORTED TO HIM. SHE EVEN OFFERED A COMPLIMENTARY MOVIE TO MAKE UP. THE REALITY IS, THE GREAT EXPERIENCES I HAD PREVIOUSLY AT PANARI ENDED YESTERDAY.
Mashirima Kapombe Salary
According to our reliable sources, She earns an estimated salary of close to Kshs. 1.2 million per month.
Mashirima Kapombe Net Worth
Kapombe has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.
Mashirima Kapombe Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mashirima Kapombe.
Mashirima Kapombe Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Mashirima Kapombe
- Popular As: Mashirima Kapombe
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Journalist
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: African
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Mashirima Kapombe Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 31 (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: May 1, 1989
- Place of Birth: Voi Town in Taita Taveta County
- Birthday: May 1st
Mashirima Kapombe Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Single
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Single
- Children: 1
Mashirima Kapombe Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Journalist
Mashirima Kapombe House and Cars
- Place of living: Kenya
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Mashirima Kapombe Career
Speaking of her career, Mashirima’s career began at Daystar University as a News and program presenter announcing in both English and Kiswahili on the radio from May 2010 – May 2011 at 103.1 Shine FM where she also served as the station Manager.
From there she moved to KBC, where she filled in as an intern, for 7 weeks between May and June 2011. She was then called to QFM where she worked both as an intern and contracted newsreader for 6 months. There, she would also do stories for NTV on her off days.
During the fall of 2011, NTV hired her to fill in as an anchor/reporter where she got the opportunity to learn and grow before moving to KTN on Feb 4, 2013. At KTN she got a bigger opportunity to do long-form features, anchor and tell stories in Kiswahili which is her absolute passion.
Citizen TV Anchors and Reporters
Her fellow news team at Citizen TV include:
- Waihiga Mwaura
- Yvone Okwara Matole
- Jeff Koinange
- Victoria Rubadiri
- Trevor Ombija
- Lilian Muli
- Hussein Mohammed
- Swaleh Mdoe
- Mwanahamisi Hamadi
- Nimrod Taabu
- Jamila Mohamed
- Lulu Hassan
- Rashid Abdalla
Mashirima Kapombe Awards and Achievements
For her works as a journalist, Mashirima has earned herself various awards, including the 2007 Development Reporting Award in the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA). In 2013, she was first recognized as a rising star as the young journalist of the year (AJEA), then her alma mater Daystar University at the Star of Excellence Awards (SOEA) Gala dinner recognized her.
She is trained in conflict-sensitive journalism and is passionate about gender and children affairs, stories that have earned her awards from the Media Council of Kenya. Moreover, not only does she drives conversation online on female reproductive health and how to improve it, but she also moderates high-level discussions, most recent being at the UN Environmental Assembly (unea4) hosted by the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Frequently Asked Questions About Mashirima Kapombe
Who is Mashirima Kapombe?
Mashirima is a well-known news anchor for Citizen TV. Prior to joining Citizen TV, she wrote for KTN.
How old is Mashirima?
Mashirima is an American national born on 1st May 1989 in Voi Town in Taita Taveta County
How tall is Mashirima?
Mashirima has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Mashirima married?
No, over the course of her life, Mashirima was rumored to be in a relationship with the famously known Kenyan Comedian Kazungu Matano popularly known as Otoyo and was also said to have a baby son with him. Mashirima has however denied these rumors and declared her self to be single.
How much is Mashirima worth?
Mashirima has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.
How much does Mashirima make? | How much does Mashirima Kapombe earn?
According to our reliable sources, She earns an estimated salary of close to Kshs. 1.2 million per month.
Where does Mashirima live?
She is a resident of Nairobi, Kenya we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Is Mashirima dead or alive?
Mashirima is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Mashirima now?
Mashirima is pursuing her career in journalism. She is currently working as a news reporter at Citizen TV Kenya.
Mashirima Kapombe Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website
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