Scandal rocks TV47 as news presenter KEVIN OKELLO is accused of preying on interns and junior staff members - Lazima Upande Kitanda
Source: Daily Post — GossipBy noreply@blogger.com (.)
Sunday, October 25, 2026 - A news presenter at fast-rising TV47, owned by Cape Media Limited, has been accused of taking advantage of interns and junior staff members. According to a source, the news anchor identified as Kevin Okello holds a senior position at the media station and is fond of demanding “mechi” from interns and junior journalists. “He demands mechi in exchange for a news story, and when you turn down…
Sunday,
October 25, 2026 - A
news presenter at fast-rising TV47, owned by Cape Media Limited, has been
accused of taking advantage of interns and junior staff members.
According to a source, the
news anchor identified as Kevin Okello holds a senior position at the media
station and is fond of demanding “mechi” from interns and junior journalists.
“He demands mechi in exchange
for a news story, and when you turn down his advances, he shames you in front
of everyone,” a source claimed.
The same source alleges that
female journalists who turn down Okello’s advances are given a blackout for up
to a month, leaving them frustrated.
Below is a complaint from a victim.
The
Kenyan DAILY POST.
In brief
Sunday, October 25, 2026 - A news presenter at fast-rising TV47, owned by Cape Media Limited, has been accused of taking advantage of interns and junior staff members. According to a source, the news anchor identified as Kevin Okello holds a senior position at the media station and is fond of demanding “mechi” from interns and junior journalists.
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