Yvonne Okwara: The Voice Behind the Mic
Yvonne Okwara was born in Nairobi as the last born in a family of three children. While many people assume she comes from Nyanza, Yvonne is a proud Luhya from Busia in Western Kenya.
After studying at All Saints Cathedral and Kianda School, Yvonne pursued a degree in Microbiology at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). But instead of spending her career in a laboratory, she chose the microphone and built an impressive career in journalism.
She began her television journey at KBC Channel 1 while still young, before rising through the ranks at QFM, NTV Kenya and KTN. Today, she is a celebrated journalist at Citizen TV, where she hosts “The Explainer”, a programme that has earned her widespread recognition for her sharp and fearless interviewing style, particularly when putting politicians under pressure.
Her professionalism and commanding presence on the news desk have also earned her the title of the “Queen of News Gang” at Citizen TV.
Yvonne Okwara is more than just a journalist. She is a powerful voice, a skilled interviewer and one of Kenya’s most respected media personalities.
Do you admire Yvonne Okwara’s work? Give her flowers while she is still here. ❤️❤️❤️
I was just thinking about my brother's journey and I'm honestly blown away.
The guy scored 296/500 marks in KCPE and still went on to get an A at Miwani Secondary. Then he became the valedictorian of the BSc Biochemistry class at Egerton, earned a Master's with Distinction and the Vice-Chancellor's Award.
The crazy part? He secured his Master's scholarship before even graduating with his Bachelor's, and his PhD scholarship at Oklahoma State University before finishing his Master's.
And now I'm finding out from the Uni that poached him from
OSU that he won the Top Poster Award at ISTH 2025 in Washington, D.C., standing out among 1,500+ research presentations.
How do you even do all that? 😂
So proud of you, bro. You're living proof that where you start doesn't determine where you end up.
Acha niamke niongeze application ingine kwa hizo LL.M applications🤣
Edwin Sifuna: I did not need any inducement when it came to Gachagua’s impeachment because I had publicly taken positions against some of his conduct and pronouncement like his interference in the running and management of Nairobi City County
#CitizenExplainer
SIFUNA: I Don't know if you've send money.
OKWARA: No
It's their money and they are choosing voluntary!!
Don't Question where you have not contributed.
#TheExplainer#CitizenExplainer#SisiNdioSifuna
Edwin Sifuna says he has been labelled one of the poorest senators because of his modest home in the village.
He says he has rejected opportunities to enrich himself through corruption, despite being approached with deals that would have made him wealthy.
Sifuna cites the proposed sale of Tom Mboya Social Hall as one of the deals he turned down, saying he refused to be part of it despite the financial gain it promised.
Here in the village, people are asking whether Citizen TV Studios have that thing that rotates huko juu that cools down someone who is sweating because Sifuna needs it.
Seeing my friend Kevin Dooso recovering after surviving a violent attack by goons and suspected police officers is nothing short of a miracle.
They left him for dead, but God preserved his life. His spirit remains unbroken and his resilience is inspiring. Full recovery ahead!
Edwin Sifuna: If I was going to run for President, do you really think I would announce it at night on a show like this? That is something that you do in broad daylight and say, “Now I’m ready.”
#CitizenExplainer