Edith Kimani
Journalist | Deutsche Welle
Country: Kenya
Edith Kimani is a Kenyan journalist and media personality currently serving as a news anchor and field reporter at Deutsche Welle (DW). Formerly DW’s East African correspondent, she reported on environmental and socio-political issues and hosted the youth-centered program, The 77 Percent. Edith rose to fame in 2009 at just 19 years old after winning KTN’s The Presenter competition, which marked the beginning of her career as a news anchor and reporter. During her time at KTN, she hosted On The Record and covered significant national events. Beyond broadcasting, Edith has moderated prestigious global forums such as the World Economic Forum and the WTO Public Forum, championing African stories on the international stage.