Citizen TV’s Trevor Ombija is one of the most loved journalists in Kenya currently.
On December 18, 2020, he was awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) award by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
In 2018, the journalist was poached from Nation Media Group to join the SK Macharia owned Media House, Royal Media Services.
So, Who is this Trevor Ombija?
Royal Media Services website describes him as a ‘News man’.
Trevor Ombija’s Career
He started his career as a Jr. Assignment Desk Editor at the China Central Television Africa Bureau, now CGTN, before taking on Radio News Anchoring later on moving to T.V and taking on a role as an Associate Producer.
He has close to a decade experience in Journalism having held different roles in different media houses.
He is currently the host of Citizen TV’s Monday Report which seeks to empower the people by giving them an opportunity to ask their leaders and persons of interest direct questions in the Town Hall session, he also hosts the morning show Day Break which is a four hour daily morning programme that covers diverse topics from politics, business and social affairs.
He also hosts JKL Live in place of Jeff Koinange.
The seasoned journalist kicked off his career as a Junior Assignment Desk Editor at the China Central Television (CCTV) Africa Bureau, now CGTN, between May 2012 to July 2013.
He later took on a Radio News Anchoring Role at Nation FM from August 2013 to August 2014.
Trevor transitioned to a News Anchor at NTV in August 2014, a position he held until November 2018 when he calls it quits at the station. At NTV, he used to double up as an Associate Producer.
He later joined Citizen TV a station owned by Royal Media Services.
Trevor Ombija’s Education
Trevor is a Journalism and Media Studies graduate from the University of Nairobi, who enjoys engaging and moderating various high profile panel discussions on Political, Social, Economic and current affairs.
Trevor went to Anding’o Opanga secondary school in Nyakach, Kisumu County for his Secondary Education.
Ombija later joined The University of Nairobi for a degree in Journalism and Media Studies between 2010- 2013.
Trevor Ombija’s Inspiration
On a free day Trevor likes to read, travel and bike riding, he lives by three quotes:
- The essence of courage does not mean that your heart should not quake but that nobody should know it does.
- No wind favors he who has no direction.
- Psalms 46: 10 “Be still and know that I am God”
Trevor Ombija’s Relationship
On August 22, 2021 the celebrated TV personality became a topic of discussion after revealing that he was dumped by his girlfriend of 10 years even after paying dowry on December 5th, 2015.
Despite going their separate ways and ending their 10-year relationship Ombija maintained that they are still friends with his ex-girlfriend.
“I was badly heart broken, I am single, not looking. I need to fix myself first. Everybody deserves the best version of the other person.
Don’t go into a relationship when you are broken. Right now I will admit it
“I am from a relationship that lasted 10 years. It is one of those relationships that were over, then they are back again
I actually took dowry to her home on December 5, 2015, then akaniacha. She said that she needs to find herself,” he shared.
He also mentioned that the relationship was on and off and at some point he tried forcing issues thinking they will rekindle their lost Love, but unfortunately things did not work out as expected.
“Nilijaribu kuforce issues for a while! You know when you are dumped and then you try to insist that you can work it out. Ukiachwa achika. I have accepted and am fixing myself.”
Asked on whether he asked a refund of the dowry he had paid, Trevor explained; “That’s being petty, I left it. But we are still very good friends. Ground haitaki makasiriko. The only thing is don’t take your drama to the next relationship,” he said.
Trevor Ombija’s Profile
Full Names: Trevor Ombija
Popular as: Trevor Ombija
Gender: Male
Occupation / Profession: Journalist
Nationality: Kenyan
Race / Ethnicity: African
Religion: Christianity
Born: September 10, 1988
Trevor Ombija’s Businesses/Multi-Million Side Hustle
Away from Citizen TV, Ombija is a senior partner at Crestwood Marketing and Communications Ltd.
Trevor Ombija is the Managing director and David Osiany a director and a senior partner, and Valary Nyanjwa as the head of finance.
“Crestwood Marketing and Communications Ltd is an integrated communications agency that endeavours to professionally solve sophisticated business and communications problems by strategically utilizing data-driven and other exceptional approaches to enhance and protect brands and reputations,” the company describes itself.
When he is not on TV, Ombija is busy offering communication consulting services for his clients.
His company focuses on public and media relations, given his vast experience in the media industry.
The communications firm was started by the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade & Enterprise Development CAS David Osiany.
The company deals with high-end clients such as corporates and government institutions among them the Ministry of Health, Kenya Wildlife Services and other government departments.
“Crestwood was tasked with branding and managing communications of the Ministry of Health’s concurrent session at the International Conference of Population and Development 2019 (ICPD25) in Nairobi.
“Their end-to-end management, including design, production and emceeing of the high-level Ministerial event was professional and remarkable,” said Stephen Muleshe, the Head of Department of Intergovernmental Relations and Regional Coordination at the Ministry of Health.
