Lilian Muli, Mashirima Lead In Well Wishes To Victoria Rubadiri As She Joins CNN: "Godspeed"

• CNN announced that Victoria Rubadiri would be joining them after working at Citizen TV for six years
• Rubadiri posted a photo at her new workstation, sparking an outpouring of congratulatory messages
• Her former colleagues at Citizen TV, including Lulu Hassan, Lilian Muli and Mashirima Kapombe, celebrated her

From Larry Madowo, Lilian Muli, Betty Kyallo, and Willis Raburu to Eve D'Souza, celebrities are extending their wishes to Victor Rubadiri in her new role at CNN.

What did Citizen TV crew say to Rubadiri?

The radio, TV and entertainment personalities congratulated Rubadiri after she joined CNN as a co-host for its multiplatform series, Connecting Africa.

Rubadiri joined CNN this week from Citizen TV, where she served as the station's senior anchor and reporter for six years.

"New chapter," Rubadiri captioned a photo of herself posing in CNN's Connecting Africa studio.

According to CNN, Rubadiri is a valued addition to the Connecting Africa team in its quest to "tell the stories of emerging and expanding businesses across Africa and explore the impacts of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement".

Some of the congratulatory messages from the scribes and other celebrities included:

Lilian Muli:

"Congratulations, Vicky. Godspeed."

Mercy Masika:

"Congratulations to you and new heights of grace."

Betty Kyallo:

"Congratulations! It was a matter of time. Steady On!"

Lulu Hassan:

"Congratulations mamii. Well deserved. Go forth and shine bright like the star that you are.”

Larry Madowo:

"Congrats, and welcome to CNN, partner!"

Mashirima Kapombe:

"Congratulations. God's perfect timing! May God continue to bless you and open bigger and better opportunities."

Eve D'souza:

"Congratulations."

Willis Raburu:

"Congratulations."

Gina Din:

"So proud. I have watched your journey. And couldn't be happier."

Laura Walubengo:

"Man, this is so amazing."

Faith Karimi:

“So excited that you're now part of our team! Welcome to CNN. We need a ugali get-together in Atlanta soon. Larry Madowo will make the ugali."

Kambua:

"Congratulations, Vicky."

Rubadiri is one of Kenya's top TV anchors

The 2020 BBC World News Komla Dumor Award winner previously worked at NTV with Madowo, with whom she has reunited at CNN.

Madowo serves as CNN International Correspondent and hosts the African Voices Changemakers and Playmakers series and he celebrated her move.

Rubadiri holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia, USA.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.