Former Citizen TV sports journalist Mukami Wambora has returned to the silver screen after a three-year absence, joining SportyTV, Africa’s leading free-to-air sports broadcaster.

“We are excited to welcome our newest journalist to the team. Representing Kenya and the continent of Africa, Mukami Wambora,” the outlet announced on its social media platforms.

In response, Wambora remarked that she was proud to represent both her country and the African continent in the global sports media space as she took on her new role.

“I’m really happy to be here, representing my country, Kenya, representing my continent, Africa, and now representing SportyTV,” she said.

Wambora studied law, graduating from the University of Liverpool in the UK, then attending the Kenya School of Law before starting as a legal assistant at a local bank. Her true passion, however, was sports. She began by writing football articles and, after acing a voice test, secured her first broadcasting role at Capital FM.

In 2016, she joined Radio Africa’s 24-hour sports channel, Bamba Sports, where she worked as a presenter, producer, and anchor on shows such as Monday Night Football and Sports Zone News. A year later, in 2017, she moved to Citizen TV, anchoring prime-time sports bulletins and appearing as an analyst on Sporty Monday.

Her career has taken her to major global events, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the Berlin Marathon, and the 2019 INEOS Challenge in Austria, where Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour marathon barrier.

After leaving Citizen TV, she co-hosted Nation FM’s #SportOn with Bernard Ndong’ and James Wokabi, while also freelancing as a pundit on Homeboyz Radio.

Away from the screen and mic, Wambora was elected Treasurer of the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya in April 2023.

She is also a strong advocate for mental health. Following her 2019 diagnosis, she co-founded Uko Sawa, a platform designed to make counselling and support more accessible.

Sporty TV prides itself as a linear, 24/7, free-to-air channel established as the home of premium football in Nigeria and Ghana. It is under the parent company Sporty Group, a global consumer internet and media company with a strong presence in digital and linear sports broadcasting, fintech, entertainment and gaming.

Its services engage millions of daily users worldwide across more than 10 countries and three continents. Its Sporty TV platform is the leading free-to-air broadcaster in Africa.

“With a diverse team of over 700 high achievers, Sporty Group is always looking for talented individuals to drive its growth and innovate for its users,” the media house, which is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, states on its official website.

It has gained popularity in recent periods by broadcasting live matches of the FIFA Club World Cup and pre-season matches via its YouTube page for free. Recently, it inked a deal with Kenya’s Cape Media Limited TV station TV47, a move that would allow Kenyan football fans to enjoy top European matches at no cost.

Two broadcasters have struck a deal to simulcast major leagues—including the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga—throughout the 2025/26 season. This move opens access to millions of Kenyans without pay-TV subscriptions, giving them the chance to watch elite football on free-to-air stations.

Under the arrangement, SportyTV retains the official broadcasting rights, while TV47 will air the same games simultaneously to expand nationwide coverage.

Additionally, Radio 47 will enhance the experience by providing live commentary and expert insights, catering especially to fans on the go or in regions with poor TV reception.