First birthday as a mother! NTV’s Smriti Vidyarthi given surprise birthday treat (photos) 

NTV news anchor Smriti Vidyarthi was given a surprise birthday party by fellow employees at the NTV studios on January 2.

Vidyarthi took to social media to share the photos of the small party and thanked her workmates who treated her to a mouth-watering cake.

Thankful

It’s also the first birthday since the news anchor gave birth last year. Vidyarthi managed to keep the pregnancy news under wraps last year until her baby shower.

The Wild Talk show host welcomed her first child named Ariyana.

My first birthday as a mother. I’m filled with gratitude. I’ll find the strength just for you. #January2nd,” she said.

 

It’s a baby season! NTV news anchor Smriti Vidyarthi spotted rocking a grown baby bump

Another news anchor,  Smriti Vidyarthi has been rocking her baby bump for a few months now but like most people she chose to keep the news on the low.

Judging from a photo which is currently making rounds on social media, it seem that the lady could be in her second or third trimester judging from the size of the bump.

Also read: Lilian Muli shows off her grown baby bump in classy sassy dress

News about her baby bump comes after her fellow colleague Lilian Muli; from Citizen shared an adorable photo of herself rocking her baby bump in a black and white polka dot dress.

Celebrities expecting baby’s in 2018

Smriti now joins the list of celebrities mum’s to welcome their babies this year. This is however her first child after marrying the love of her life a while back.

Check out her grown bump below.

 

“I’m gutted to see him leave” Larry Madowo, Ken Mijungu, Smriti Vidyarthi react to Linus Kaikai’s exit from NTV

NTV’s General Manager Linus Kaikai has quit his job and the junior staff is sad about his exit. A feeling of sadness and despondency engulfed the Kimathi street-based media house after Kaikai’s exit was confirmed.

Kaikai is said to be heading to Citizen TV to fill the position left vacant by Faridah Karoney who was appointed Lands Cabinet Secretary by Uhuru.

Kaikai had a disagreement with Chief Editor Tom Mshindi last month over the covering of Raila Odinga’s swearing. Police ‘hunted’ Kaikai together with Larry Madowo and Ken Mijungu in regard the swearing in and TV shutdown.

Also read: Human rights groups stop police from arresting Larry Madowo, Linus Kaikai and Ken Mijungu

A boss like no other!
Larry Madowo and Linus Kaikai

Larry Madowo, Ken Mijungu and Smriti Vidyarthi have all praised Linus Kaikai upon his exit from NTV. Madowo says he is gutted to see Kaikai leave NTV.

“I owe my whole broadcast career to @kaikailinus; the best boss a journalist can ever ask for. I’m gutted to see him leave @ntvkenya today.‬ ‪It’s the end of an era here. It will never be the same again. Goodbye and good luck!‬” Wrote Larry Madowo.

Linus Kaikai and Smriti Vidyarthi

“A boss like no other! One I will never forget. @kaikailinus thank you for everything. Wishing you the very best in your future endeavors. You will be missed. @ntvkenya,” wrote Smriti Vidyarthi.

 

 

 

 

 

Prolonged tallying of election results takes its toll on Larry Madowo and Smriti Vidyarthi (Photos)

Journalists from all media houses in Kenya are working extra hours to cover 2017 election as results continue tricking in from all over the country.

News anchors are spending more time at TV studios while reporters are on the ground to report any development. Some journalists are spending the night at station just covering election news.

Larry Madowo and Smriti Vidyarthi at NTV studio

NTV has paired Larry Madowo and Smriti Vidyarthi to cover election news. The duo caused tongues to wag when they ‘behind the scene’ photos taken at NTV studio. In the photos, Larry and Smriti depict signs of exhaustion and fatigue.

Larry Madowo and Smriti Vidyarthi relax at NTV studio

The two NTV anchors are seen seated at the studio with Larry drinking a cup of tea/coffee while fatigue passed time scrolling through her phone.

“How @smriti_vidyarthi and I are surviving these extraordinary times,” Larry Madowo captioned one of the photos.

Journalists will continue working for extra hours until IEBC announces the final results of all elective positions that were contested for by politicians in 2017 general election.