Journalist Ken Mijungu has left TV47 just days after announcing his departure from KTN. The decision came after Mijungu reportedly requested time off to evaluate his engagement with the media house, prompting Cape Media, TV47’s parent company, to terminate his contract.
Mijungu’s departure was formalized in a letter dated February 22, 2025. According to the letter, Cape Media acknowledged receipt of Mijungu’s request for time off, submitted on February 21. The management then decided to revoke the service agreement that had been signed on January 31, 2025.
“We acknowledge receipt of your email dated February 21, 2025, in which you requested time off to reflect on your engagement with the company. Having considered the matter, management has taken the decision to revoke the Service Agreement dated 31st January 2025. This decision takes effect from the 22nd of February 2025. This development notwithstanding, we shall be pleased to engage with you on future possibilities. Management wishes you the best in your future endeavors,” the letter read in part.
Mijungu had joined TV47 in January, following his departure from Standard Group’s KTN, where he had built a reputation as a seasoned journalist. His move was widely publicized, with TV47 announcing on February 7, 2025, that he would be joining their team as part of their strategy to grow the station’s influence.
The abrupt exit has sparked reactions from the public, with some questioning TV47’s hiring and termination practices. Mwirigi Lillian noted that TV47 seems to lure big names from other stations only to terminate their contracts shortly after. “This TV47 should be investigated as to how it’s luring these people watoke kwa their former working stations alafu wanawafuta… they are killing talents,” she stated.
Others speculated about Mijungu’s true intentions. Ochieng Joshua suggested that he might not have been interested in the job in the first place. “I don’t think he wanted the job. He wanted a means of exiting TV job without drama or scrutiny. The man is super rich, a billionaire that many Kenyans don’t know, and his source of such billions is questionable, although some are now generated from high-end businesses including helicopter taxis and luxurious car proceeds.”
Despite the unexpected move, some supporters believe Mijungu will bounce back. Samuel Karongo Kabena encouraged him, saying, “You will rise again, brother Ken… it’s only a storm!” Meanwhile, Godwin Kassel Senior praised his versatility, pointing out that he is not only a journalist but also a lawyer and entrepreneur in the mobility business.
Mijungu’s brief stint at TV47 adds to a growing trend of journalists making swift career transitions, often leaving audiences and industry insiders speculating about the dynamics behind the scenes. Whether he returns to mainstream media or focuses on his other business ventures remains to be seen, but one thing is certain his presence in the media industry has left an impact that won’t fade soon.
