Editor's Review

The announcement was made by Citizen TV Editorial Director Linus Kaikai.

Former TV47 crime reporter Franklin Wallah has joined Royal Media-owned Citizen TV.

In a statement on Thursday, July 25, Citizen TV Editorial Director Linus Kaikai announced that Wallah had joined the station as a crime editor.

"Our latest signing: meet Citizen TV Crime & Investigations Editor Franklin Wallah. We’ve got you covered!" Kaikai posted on X.

The renowned investigative journalist had joined TV47 weeks after leaving K24 where he had worked for three years.

Wallah joined TV47 in May after announcing the move on social media before later confirming his departure from the station, which is owned by Cape Media.

Franklin Wallah.

"Good morning Kenya. I know we are in a difficult moment as a country, but allow me to pass this message to you as part of my growing family. It is with a lot of consideration I bid my farewell to the Cape Media Ltd," Wallah stated on June 27.

The veteran journalist now joins Citizen TV's new recruits, among them Emmanuel Too, Francis Odee and Willy Lusige.

The trio joined the station on June 19.

"We are excited to introduce and welcome to our RMS fraternity seasoned reporters Emmanuel Too, Francis Odee, and Willy Lusige. Welcome to Citizen TV Kenya!" Kaikai remarked then.