Willis Raburu left Citizen TV two years ago after 13 years, seeking to pursue further studies and spend more time with his family.After a short stint at TV47, Raburu launched his own online show, Wabebe Experience, allowing other creatives to use his platform. The media personality now focuses on amplifying the voices of other creatives through his platform.
Former Citizen TV journalist Willis Raburu has opened up about the conditions under which he would return to a mainstream media job. Media personality Willis Raburu speaks about Wabebe Experience vision.He revealed that it would take a huge salary to convince him to go back to radio or television.
Raburu, who made headlines in 2023 when he announced his departure from Royal Media Services (RMS), has since explored other creative avenues, including launching his own online show, Wabebe Experience. Raburu’s departure from Citizen TV.In June 2023, Willis Raburu shocked fans and the media industry when he announced that he was stepping down from his long-standing role at Citizen TV after 13 years.
He cited the need for a break from the media industry to focus on personal growth, including pursuing a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication and Development at the United States International University (USIU).
Additionally, Raburu expressed his desire to spend more time with his family, making it clear that his decision was not career-ending but rather an intentional pause to reflect and redirect his energies.
Willis Raburu’s short stint at TV47 Just two months after his exit from Citizen TV, Raburu joined TV47, where he began hosting Wabebe Experience, a TV show aimed at creating a platform for other creatives to showcase their talents. Unfortunately, his time at TV47 was brief.
In April 2024, Raburu announced his departure after hosting the show for just nine months. Despite this, he continues to pursue his personal and professional ventures outside of traditional media. Willis Raburu’s Current Projects and Future Media Plans.
In a recent interview with Shatta Bway, Raburu shared his current focus, which is less about personal spotlight and more about empowering other creatives. He explained that his decision to create Wabebe Experience was driven by a desire to use his platform to amplify the voices of others, allowing them to inspire and impact their audience. When asked if he would consider making a return to radio or television, Raburu was candid about his expectations.
“If I feel the urge to come back and run the show, I will. But it has to be a really different show,” he said. However, the media personality made it clear that a return to mainstream media would only be possible if the compensation matched his worth.
“If there is anyone who can pay me over KSh 1 million, then we can talk. But for now, my eyes have seen the glory,” he added.
By Nairobi