Former K24 TV journalist Mariam Mjahid has secured a new position at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

The talented Swahili news anchor shared the exciting news on Monday through a post on her Instagram account, where she posted a photo of herself at the BBC studios without adding a caption.

The announcement sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from netizens and fellow journalists, who joined in celebrating her exciting new role.

Mariam Mjahid announced her move to the BBC just a week after revealing her departure from K24 TV.

On October 25, the accomplished journalist took to her Instagram account to share a heartfelt post thanking her bosses for the opportunity to work at the station. She also expressed gratitude to her fans for their support throughout her media career.

In that post, she reflected on her time at K24, where she worked for nearly two years. Mjahid joined the Mediamax-owned station in March 2022, proudly sharing the news on Instagram after previously working at Switch TV and KU TV.

Here’s the post from her departure announcement: