Renowned journalist and broadcaster Eric Latiff has announced his departure from Standard Media Group.
In a statement on Monday, January 6, Latiff, who played a pivotal role in launching and hosting The Situation Room on Spice FM, reflected on the show's inception and growth.
"At exactly 6 am on 20th August 2019, four people entered a brand new studio and started a journey along an uncharted path. When I switched on the four microphones that morning I was excited at launching yet another station, but I also had butterflies in my stomach; would this work? Would the audience embrace four hours of non-stop talk during their busy morning commute?" He wrote in part.
Nonetheless, Latiff noted that alongside co-hosts CT Muga, Ndu Okoh and Njeri Thorne, he dedicated himself to building the program.
He also expressed gratitude to the behind-the-scenes team, including producer Brian Evusa, Programmes Controller Brian Obara, and Radio General Manager Tom Japanni.
Read More
"It has been a great journey building The Situation Room to what it has become and we have very many people to thank, not least the team of producers, marketing, commercial, technical, and other colleagues. The Situation Room has become the home of Kenya's biggest conversations and it continues to host many thought leaders, community influencers, professionals under duty bearers," he stated.
He added, "The biggest part of this show has been the audience who tune in on radio, TV or digital platforms. It’s humbling whenever people reach out on calls, text or approach us with compliments, comments and suggestions for the show."
Latiff expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work at Standard Media Group and expressed that he was looking forward to starting new things.
"On this 6th day of January 2025, my heart is heavy as I bid "kwaheri to the brilliant team of colleagues at Spice FM and the Standard Group. I am grateful for the opportunity to be once again a part of Kenya’s oldest private media house and I am proud of the teams that I leave behind in radio, TV, and print.
"I love the thrill of creating and starting new things and I have been blessed to do just that. I was privileged to be there at the launch of Kenya’s first 24-hour religious media house - Family FM and Family TV, the first 24hrs vernacular radio station - Kameme FM, and the first 24-hour news and information TV station - K24. Is there room for something new? Of course, always, and I sure hope to be a part of it soon. Wish me luck, I will keep you posted," he concluded.
