FRANCIS GACHURI
| YEAR OF BIRTH | 1980 |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | JOURNALIST |
Francis Gachuri is a Kenyan journalist who previously worked as a reporter and political editor at Citizen TV.
He is currently attached to the Strategic Communications team in the Office of the Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki.
Age and Early Life
Francis Gachuri was born in 1980 in Banana, Kiambu County. He is the son of a single mother.
Despite facing challenges during his upbringing, he was determined to succeed in life. He has a deep appreciation for the role models that have shaped his life positively during his upbringing.
Francis Gachuri Education Background
He started his School life at Karuri Nursery. He later he joined Karuri Primary where he did his Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams.
Young Gachuri would later join Senior Chief Koinange High School, where he attained his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in 1999.
Having completed his Secondary education, he joined Moi University where he studied Linguistics and Literature from 2001 to 2005.
Career Background
He initially transitioned into government in March 2023 as the Head of Communications for the Ministry of Interior before taking up his strategic role under the Deputy President.
Prior to his state appointments, Gachuri enjoyed a highly successful 16-year career at Royal Media Services, rising to become the Political Affairs Editor for Citizen TV.
“On September 1, 2007, I joined RMS as a political reporter. 5,660 days later, I announce my exit to take up another national assignment. I am grateful and humbled by the many experiences, lessons, and opportunities I have had in the industry,” he said in a meeting, biding his colleagues farewell.
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His career journey started when he joined KBC in 2006, later proceeding to Royal Media Service where he served a long-term career in 2007.
Francis Gachuri was Citizen’s TV Political Editor and a host of Inooro TV in a political talk show called “Kiririmbi.”
Additionally, he was part of the commentary show, “News Gang” where he displayed his journalistic prowess.
He once opened up about his humble beginnings in the matatu sector, recalling the daily scramble among conductors to win over passengers.
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Family
Francis Gachuri is married and has three children, of whom he takes great pride.
Interestingly, together with his wife, they joined Senior Chief Koinange High School, marking their first meeting.
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