Everyone has a story. Everything is a story. Your life is a story.

This is my story

For more than 25 years, my life and career has been woven into the fabric of storytelling, from a newsroom intern to Head of TV, and now to something different altogether

I began as an intern at Kenya Television Network (KTN), where I learned early that storytelling is not simply about content, but about responsibility to audiences, to truth, and to the communities around us. Those years gave me curiosity, resilience, and a deep respect for the power of narrative. I went on to build my career across leading media houses in East Africa, hosting and producing television across news and current affairs, lifestyle, reality and human-interest programming. Each format sharpened the same belief: the most powerful stories are anchored in people’s real experiences.

In 2013, I returned to KTN in a full-circle moment, this time as Head of TV, leading three television channels at scale. It was both a privilege and a real responsibility. It meant shaping programming that reached and moved millions of viewers, making decisions with wide-reaching impact, and leading large teams of creatives and presenters.

Alongside that leadership, I stayed close to the craft itself, hosting shows, nurturing on-air talent, and keeping the audience at the heart of every decision. More than that, it meant creating opportunity: mentoring hundreds of professionals, opening doors for thousands of careers, and setting standards that outlived any single show or season. Beyond the studio lights and microphones, that same commitment has carried into mentoring the next generation of storytellers and communicators, whether it is guiding young people finding their voice, equipping professionals with the tools to speak with confidence, or coaching TV presenters, podcasters and leaders to sharpen their craft. I see mentorship as legacy work.

 My work has since taken me beyond Kenya, to stages across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. I have moderated high-level panels, conducted interviews that stayed with people long after, and facilitated dialogue across cultures, between leaders in industry, policy and civil society. These experiences confirmed something I already believed: stories told with depth have the power to connect people, shift perspectives, and shape outcomes

Today, my focus has shifted. I no longer see my work as broadcasting stories, but as curating and convening conversations, bringing people together to reflect, connect and make sense of the world through what they have lived.

My work is driven by a simple conviction: stories are how we understand one another, and Africa has no shortage of experts, innovators and builders. What is often missing is a platform that gives their intellectual capital the depth and trust it deserves. That is the work I do now.

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Testimonials

I have known Catherine for 15 years and worked together on different projects. She is meticulous in her work, a great team leader and has vast knowledge in media industry. Catherine is a hands-on manager who is result oriented.

Paul M.

Catherine Mwangi is one of the very few bold managers we have in East Africa with solid leadership skills. They say a mediocre leader tells, a good leader explains, a superior leader demonstrates, while a great leader inspires. Catherine is a great leader & my mentor.

Isaac O

Catherine is wonderful to work with, and has exceptional expertise in leadership of her team, coaching and motivation. she consistently demonstrated a solid work ethic and dedication to success, and has a lot of knowledge in our field, with exceptional work flow, ingenuity and comprehension

Michelline A

Catherine Mwangi is an Assertive and Astute Manager[leader] with analytical capacity and kindness.She knows how to bring the best out of each person and is an outstanding mentor. I learnt a lot about leadership from Catherine and I can attest to her support and investment in my career growth

Kevin M

I have had the pleasure of working with Catherine for several TV interviews. Catherine is organised and sharp; she goes into great lengths to get well acquainted with the subject matter of the TV interview she will be conducting. She is a team player, amiable and easy to talk to even on the set.

John M.

Catherine Mwangi is a prolific team leader and manager. I’ve worked with Catherine for over six years. During our time together in a boss-employee relationship, Catherine exuded enviable mentorship and talent grooming skills. At the very beginning of our relationship, she came though as the most dependable person in the production and programming department. She always had quick and handy solutions for short term and long term problems.

Diana T

I worked as a TV Presenter on NTV Uganda between 2010 and 2012. During my second year at NTV, Ms. Catherine Mwangi joined the station as Head of Production and I reported directly to her. It is rare for one to come across a supervisor like Cathy, I have yet to work under the wing of a person who is more a mentor than a boss. Working with Cathy was a pure pleasure – she cultivates relationships with staff and has great work ethic and integrity, not to mention her extensive knowledge of the media landscape in East Africa

Susan N

Catherine has earned a unrivalled reputation at KTN, the major Kenyan National TV broadcaster. She is not just one of the most talented and experienced broadcast tv professionals in Kenya but anywhere. She is; sharp, insightful, engaging, confident and articulate in front of camera and very successful as a senior creative television manager. She is also an extremely warm-hearted woman who truly cares about people and has a gift for making everyone feel relaxed and comfortable on camera. And when a project needs pushing through, she inspires and earns support from everyone she works with and leads. I have known Catherine for several years and recommend her unreservedly.

Ian M.

Catherine and I worked together on various shows: a faith-based live production and a reality show regarding weight loss. She is a consummate and dedicated professional who strives for excellence at every turn. Catherine is strategic in her planning and execution. She takes time to think through every production set looking at it from both the eye of the producer and viewer. While working with Catherine I noticed one of her core values was portrayed in her desire to develop her staff to their full potential. This made those working with her not only respect her for being their manager but they saw a leader who was willing to take risks on them listening to their ideas and empowering them to make them a reality.

Charles K.