Lydia Manyasi during the peak of her career at KTNFrom the early days of television (and radio) up to the present, female broadcasters have fought for a place in Kenyan broadcasting. In 1991, Manyasi, a fine art teacher at the Jamhuri High school got wind of a continuity announcer position at KTN Channel 62 and it was here that Manyasi made her television debut. Not only was she making a statement in her as a career woman but she also set the pace in creating a timeless sense of style. Lydia Manyasi during the peak of her career at KTNHer work involved appearing on screen to inform viewers what to expect next, besides creating hype for forthcoming programmes and that she did with so much ease. After acquiring her Master’s Degree from University of Nairobi, she has led a quiet life away from our television screen to work for the Red Cross briefly before moving to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

Source: Standard Digital November 18, 2017 07:18 UTC