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Kenyan Journalist Ferdinand Omondi has left the British Broadcasting Cooperation (BBC) after an 8-year stint.

Kenyan Journalist Ferdinand Omondi has left the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Africa after an 8-year stint.

In a statement via Twitter on Tuesday, May 23, Omondi announced that he has left the international media house with a grateful heart and fond memories.

The renowned journalist also noted that he is excited about what the universe has next for him.

“Today, I close this wonderful chapter of my life at the BBC after 8 years. I have grown, I have learned, and I have thrived.

"I leave with a grateful heart and fond memories. Storytelling is what I do best. And I'm excited for what the universe has next for me on my plate. My story continues,” Omondi stated.

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File image of Ferdinand Omondi.

Before joining BBC, Omondi worked as KTN News and NTV Senior Coast Reporter between 2012-2014.

In that period, Omondi covered the Tana River Conflict, the war on Terror, and Coastal Kenya’s tourism and cultural developments and challenges.

Omondi who started his career as a news anchor for HOT 96 has over seven journalism awards and certificates across various journalism genres, including Tourism, Environment, Culture, and Conflict-Sensitive Reporting.

He holds a Diploma in Mass Communication from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.