Veteran journalist Jamila Mohamed was recently recognized as one of Kenya’s Most Influential Women for 2025, celebrating her over two-decade career in media. Her journey from a sales representative to a celebrated news anchor highlights her resilience and impact on Kenyan journalism.

• Jamila Mohamed was honoured as one of 2025’s Most Influential Women, an award recognizing her significant contributions.
• She began her career in 2000 as sales representative at IQRA FM before transitioning into a news role.
• After 16 years at NTV Kenya, she joined Citizen TV in 2018 as a Senior News Anchor and Managing Editor of the Swahili division.
• Her career includes covering major events such as elections and conflicts, notably surviving an explosion in Mogadishu.
• Jamila Mohamed is known for challenging stereotypes as a hijab-wearing anchor and has received multiple awards, including being named among the Top 100 Most Impactful Women in East African Media in 2023.