Long-time news anchor at the Royal Media Services (RMS)-owned Citizen TV, Hussein Mohamed left the station after serving for a decade.
Hussein Mohammed career saw him interview political bigwigs like Kenya’s president and his deputy, Hon. William Ruto.
And as fate has it, Hussein is now working for the DP as his Head of Communications in his campaigns.
His ability to deliver on his role as the conduit between the people and their political leaders is something else.
5 interesting facts about Hussein Mohammed
Hussein Mohammed has had an impeccable track record at Samuel Kamau Macharia’s privately owned television station, Citizen TV.
Here are five quick facts you probably didn’t know about the prime TV news anchor:
1. He is a married man
Hussein Mohammed wife goes by the name of Malyun Mohammed. The pair tied the knot six years ago. His colleagues, including Janet Mbugua and Willis Raburu, attended the ceremony, which happened in December 2014. It was a conventional Muslim wedding at Masjid Nur at South C.
There is a photo of him holding what we can only assume is his child on his Twitter profile picture. Other than that, the status of his child or children is unknown to the public. Same case as his wife. He keeps his family life private.
2. He no longer works at Citizen TV
After ten years of monumental work, Hussein Mohammed resignation from Citizen TV Kenya had many in a great sense of loss. Kenyans loved his collaboration with Janet Mbugua during ‘The Big Question’ when the two used to host it.
Many more loved his work hosting prime time news every Tuesday. Fans from all over the country expressed their sadness at seeing him go.
From his workmates to some of his superiors, Hussein Mohammed caught many off-guard when he announced his exit from the TV station. Many expressed their dismay at the development but also thanked him for his work ethic.
3. He made good money at Citizen TV
The internet is awash with rumours that Hussein Mohammed salary during his heydays as a Citizen TV presenter was between 400 000 Kenyan Shillings and 600 000 Kenyan Shillings per month.
Some perks that came with his amazing presence include interviewing high-profile individuals like Kenya’s president.
It is no secret that news anchors make good money, especially prime time news anchors. Bearing in mind that their industry is prone to heavy poaching by rival TV stations, this makes their salaries pretty impressive. Not to forget benefits and other allowances or bonuses that they might have.
4. He studied both photography and journalism
Hussein Mohammed educational background reveals that he schooled at Kanyakine High School in Meru County. After that, he pursued journalism and photography too. He also has a Masters in Diplomacy.
It is safe to say that Hussein Mohammed is a learned man. It takes a lot of skill and knowledge to rise the ranks with the way he did.
5. The state conferred him an accolade
President Uhuru Kenyatta conferred unto Mohammed the honour of Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS).
His name appeared on a Kenya Gazette Notice together with others, such as former colleague Mike Okinyi.
Like most former Citizen TV news anchors, Hussein Mohammed has through his social media platform, announced that something is definitely in the works and that Kenyan should expect to see him soon.
At the end of the year 2019, the internet had it that he might be joining an international broadcaster. His next time on screen might be on Al Jazeera TV.
