Caren Kibett, a stunning KBC broadcaster, won the Best TV Personality of the Year award at the Zikomo Africa Awards.
On Saturday, October 15, the media personality won the coveted prizes.
Following her selection as the Best TV Personality, the state broadcaster was the first to congratulate its employee.
“Congratulations! KBC sports anchor Caren Kibett wins Africa’s ZIKOMO Awards (Best TV Personality of the Year).” the channel posted.
After winning the competition, Kibett couldn’t contain her excitement. She expressed her gratitude to her family and her supporters on social media.
“We brought it home Fam. I dedicate this award to my family especially my Mum @kechmilka without whom, I would not be here today. Your painstaking personal sacrifices have paid off.
To my Great Boss, Mr Samuel Maina, Wonderful colleagues, and the Kenya sports fraternity, I’m forever grateful and eternally indebted to you for the lessons and for believing in me. I salute you!
To the ever-patient, probing and loving viewers in Kenya and beyond, who have welcomed me to their living rooms and social spaces invited, I can’t thank you enough. God bless you. I promise to scale up the sterling standards of sports journalism. Thank you Zikomo Awards for honouring me,” she wrote.
Kibett had expressed her gratitude to her workplace for adopting her before she was named the Best TV Personality of the Year.
“I’m currently at the 2022 Zikomo Africa Awards. You nominated me under two categories: Best TV Personality of the year and Best Journalist of the year in Africa.
Special Thanks To My Employer @kbcchannel1 This wouldn’t have been possible if you hadn’t taken me in as one of your own. A big thank you To all who voted for me, Nawapenda Sana,” she posted.