Family of BBC Journalist Sophie Ikenye Appeals for Ksh5 M Medical Support

The family of a Kenyan BBC journalist Sophie Ikenye is appealing to well-wishers for Ksh5 million medical support to aid in urgent medical surgery.

In a statement released on Saturday, Ikenye’s family stated that Sophie has been undergoing treatment in various medical facilities for the past eight (8) months.

“As a family, we have done everything possible to support her medical care, but we have now exhausted all available funds. We are reaching out to her family, friends, fans, and well-wishers to help us raise the Ksh5 million,” the statement read.

Additionally, the family requested the public to support them through prayers, kindness, and generous contributions.

How to contribute

To contribute, family, friends and well-wishers have been directed to use a dedicated M-PESA pay bill number (8060995), followed by the contributor’s name as the account number. 

About Sophie Ikenye

Sophie Ikenye is a Kenyan journalist and BBC news presenter. She is one of the main hosts of Focus on Africa on BBC World News.

She had a blooming career in leading broadcasting media houses including KBC, Citizen TV, and NTV in Kenya, and as a radio news editor at an independent radio station in Kenya.

Sophie Ikenye has over 12 years of experience in broadcasting in Kenya.

Early in 2009, she started presenting Focus on Africa on Radio Version which she did for three (3) years before the program went onscreen in 2012 where she is still one of the main presenters of the show.

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Achievements & Awards

Sophie Ikenye has conducted interviews with over 10 African presidents and covered Nigerian Presidential elections and 2013 elections in Kenya.

In 2016, Ikenye was recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans by the Africa Youth Awards and was also listed among the 100 Most Influential Young Kenyans.

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Her Early Life

She was born and raised in Nairobi and her parents are retired civil servants. As a child, she took part in public speaking and debate competitions that boosted her confidence.

Her passion for broadcasting started at a young age. She used to practice in front of a mirror with a spoon as a microphone.

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