Victoria Rubadiri is a Kenyan journalist and connecting africa correspondent for CNN.
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Best Known For:The television program Connecting Africa
Breakthrough:Began her journalism career in Kenya after university studies in the United States in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Victoria Rubadiri
- Full Name: Victoria Rubadiri
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program Connecting Africa
- Current Employer: CNN
- Date of Birth: January 28, 1987
- Age: 39 years old
- Place of Birth: Nairobi
- Marital Status: Single
- Specialization: Journalist, Correspondent, and News Anchor / Newscaster
Victoria Rubadiri Age
Victoria Rubadiri is 39 years old. She was born on January 28, 1987, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Atlantic City High School and Temple University.
- Atlantic City High School
- Period: 1999–2003
- Temple University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
Career & Work
Victoria Rubadiri's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN International and Royal Media Services.
Organization: CNN International
Role: Connecting Africa Correspondent
Period: 2024–Present
Details: Nairobi, Kenya
Organization: Royal Media Services
Role: Senior News Anchor and Reporter, Citizen TV
Period: 2018–2024
Details: Nairobi, Kenya · Co-anchored Sunday Live and reported on Kenyan news and public affairs before leaving in April 2024.
Organization: BBC News
Role: Komla Dumor Award Fellow
Period: 2020
Details: London, United Kingdom · Received the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, which included a professional placement with the BBC.
Organization: Nation Media Group
Role: News Anchor and Reporter, NTV
Period: 2013–2018
Details: Nairobi, Kenya · Anchored and reported for NTV, including presenting Women and Power.
Organization: Capital FM
Role: Radio Journalist
Period: From 2010
Details: Nairobi, Kenya · Worked in radio journalism after returning to Kenya.
Rise to Fame
Victoria Rubadiri rose to prominence for her role on the television show Connecting Africa.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Connecting Africa, Sunday Live, and Women and Power.
- TV Show: Connecting Africa (Correspondent, 2024-Present) — CNN International multiplatform programme covering African businesses and regional economic development
- TV Show: Sunday Live (Co-Anchor, 2018-2024) — Citizen TV news and current-affairs programme
- TV Show: Women and Power (Host and Producer) — NTV reporting segment focusing on women's leadership
- TV Show: Victoria's Lounge (Host) — Talk-show format addressing social issues, governance and personal experiences
Notable Coverage
- African business and regional economic integration - CNN International - Reports for Connecting Africa on companies, cross-border business and regional trade
- African high-speed rail infrastructure - CNN - 2026 - Co-authored CNN reporting about the development and engineering of African high-speed rail projects
- Sunday Live political and current-affairs interviews - Citizen TV - Previously co-anchored Sunday Live, covering Kenyan news and political affairs
Awards & Achievements
- Komla Dumor Award — BBC World News — 2020 — Journalism and broadcasting achievement.
- Top 40 Under 40 Women — Business Daily Africa — Recognition of her professional achievements in journalism.
Victoria Rubadiri Family & Relationships
Victoria Rubadiri is single. She has 1 sibling, Mabel Rubadiri.
- Father: Kwame Rubadiri
- Mother: Emmy Rubadiri
- Siblings:
- Mabel Rubadiri
Lesser Known Facts
- Moved with her family to the United States during childhood.
- Left Citizen TV in April 2024 to join CNN International.
- Has moderated conferences and public discussions in addition to her broadcast journalism work.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Victoria Rubadiri
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 28, 1987
- Age: 39
- Birthday: January 28
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Nairobi
Family & Relationships
- Father: Kwame Rubadiri
- Mother: Emmy Rubadiri
- Siblings: Mabel Rubadiri
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- David Rubadiri (Paternal grandfather, a Malawian poet and diplomat.)
- Jeff Koinange (Colleague • Former co-anchor of Citizen TV's Sunday Live.)
- Eleni Giokos(Colleague • CNN presenter of Connecting Africa, the programme to which Rubadiri contributes.)
