Victoria Rubadiri joins BBC London, Jeff Koinange surprises her on air [Video]

Rubadiri made the revelation on the finish of the Sunday Dwell bulletin the place her co-host Jeff Koinange expressed that he would miss her.

“In the beginning of this program, I stated it could be a bittersweet second as a result of our very personal Victoria Rubadiri is off for the subsequent three months… I’ll miss you however we all know you are going on the market to shine like a diamond,” Koinange bade farewell as he stunned her with a cake introduced by one of many present’s crew.

“The time has come, London is asking…I’ll miss you Jeff,” she stated admiring the cake.

The information anchor stated that for the subsequent three months she could be working at BBC London.

Because the winner of the 2020 Komla Dumor Award, she is going to obtain each work expertise and coaching on the BBC workplace in London.

“I’m excited on the prospect of studying new abilities on the BBC to have the ability to join with audiences domestically, regionally and internationally, irrespective of on which platform the story is being advised,” she stated after receiving the award in 2020.

Rubadiri will start her three-month placement on the BBC by attending a coaching course with the BBC Academy earlier than becoming a member of BBC Information groups – throughout TV, radio and on-line – which can present her with the chance to realize abilities and expertise throughout BBC Information platforms.

The award was created to honour Komla Dumor, a presenter for BBC World Information, who died out of the blue aged 41 in 2014.

Rubadiri is the sixth winner of the award, following within the footsteps of Solomon Serwanjja, Waihiga Mwaura, Amina Yuguda, Didi Akinyelure and Nancy Kacungira. She is the second Kenyan to win the award.

She impressed judges along with her eloquence and keenness for telling African tales on each conventional media platforms and social media.

“We’re delighted to have Victoria on board to convey her insights and keenness to the BBC,” stated Jamie Angus, Director of BBC World Service Group stated on the time.

“Komla had the unbelievable capability to provide tales from the continent world resonance, and in addition ship it with familiarity and understanding. We’re wanting ahead to seeing Victoria embody that by bringing her views to life,” he added.