Yvonne Okwara Adds Another Feather to her Career cap

April 4, 2023

Yvonne Okwara of Citizen Tv[Photos/Courtesy]

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Tueday, April 4, 2023 –Popular Citizen TV Senior News Anchor and news gang panelist Yvonne Okwara, has added another feather to her cap.

On Monday, April 3, the fluent news anchor has been appointed to the board of Enactus Kenya which is a non-governmental organisation NGO and which made this appointment public.

Francis Gachuri with Yvonne Okwara[Photos/Courtesy]

She will be serving as a chair of its advisory council for a period of four years.

“Please join us in welcoming Yvonne Okwara, the new Chair of Enactus Kenya Business Advisory Council. Welcome Yvonne Okwara to the Enactus, we all win team!” Enactus made the update.

And while delivering her acceptance speech, Ms Okwara affirmed that she was ready for the new challenge, as she was already a member of the NGO since 2017.

“Indeed, the impact that Enactus has had in upskilling youth and providing space for their innovative ideas is immense. Young people have passion, drive, and talent.
“I am excited to work with Enactus, faculty members, and students to build their innovations and high-impact sustainable social enterprises to the market,” she stated.

Her new role was celebrated by veteran journalist, John Allan Namu, and former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission IEBC commissioner Roselyn Alombe among others.

“Congratulations, Yvonne. Investing in our young women and men is where we can make a difference. Proud of you as always!” Ms Akombe wrote.

Enactus is a dynamic community of entrepreneurial action leaders. The organization exposes students to real-life experiences through regular community outreach projects and annual business competitions.

Operating in the country for 14 years, it creates partnerships between business and higher education and equips students with innovative ideas that attract investment.

Okwara’s 15-year career in the media industry and the experience she amassed as a professional will be a boost in realising her objectives.

She joined the media industry in 2008 as a content producer at NTV. The journalist then moved KTN News as a Senior News Anchor and Head of News Strategy before she joined Citizen TV five years ago.