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Former KTN news anchor Sophia Wanuna has been appointed as the Deputy Director and Head of Directorate of Public Affairs and Corporate Communication at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

Former KTN news anchor Sophia Wanuna has been appointed as the Deputy Director and Head of Directorate of Public Affairs and Corporate Communication at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). 

JSC in a statement on Thursday, May 5 revealed that the appointment took effect on April 29. 

“Judicial Service Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sophia Wanuna as Deputy Director and Head of Directorate of Public Affairs and Corporate Communication at the JSC. The appointment took effect on 29th April 2023,” the statement read in part. 

JSC expressed confidence that Wanuna will bring vast experience to the commission owing to her fifteen years of experience in the media.

“Ms. Wanuna is a seasoned Communications professional with 15 years experience. She brings a wealth of experience from the media as an established journalist and newsroom manager,” JSC added.
File image of Sophia Wanuna
In an update via Twitter after the appointment, Wanuna thanked her colleagues who she worked with in the media and her fans who watched her on TV over the years.

“As I celebrate my birthday today, my heart is full. I appreciate all the wonderful colleagues I had the privilege to work with as a journalist. Grateful for those who have watched me over the years. For the hundreds that I hosted on TV, asanteni sana. A New Chapter now begins,” she stated.

Wanuna began her career at KBC in 2008 and later joined K24 (Mediamax Network) in 2010. In 2011, she joined KTN (Standard Group) where she served rising to the position of Deputy Managing Editor.

She holds a bachelor's in communication specializing in Public Relations from Daystar University.