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Celebrated media personality Georgie Ndirangu has landed a new job with Mastercard Foundation.
On Monday, April 24, 2023, the former BBC journalist made it public that he had joined Mastercard Foundation, to head Pan-African Program Communications.
“Happy to share that I have joined the Mastercard Foundation, to head Pan-African Program Communications. Extremely thrilled to be part of one of the most brilliant teams in the world. The work continues! @MastercardFdn,” George Ndirangu shared.
He called it quits at the British Broadcasting Corporation in August 2021 after a three-year stint.
The seasoned journalist said that it was time for him to take on a new challenge after staying at BBC for three years.
“Something always happens on my birthday! 😅🙏🏾
"One of the most fun things I ever did in life was making + breaking news at the BBC. All around the world, for the last few years. I’ll miss the fantastic team on & off camera.
"Teeny tiny life update: spreading my wings a little - it’s time. Time for a new journey! 😊🙏🏾” shared Georgie Ndirangu.
Ndirangu, a renowned business journalist who formerly worked for CNBC Africa, joined BBC Africa back in 2018 when former BBC Business Editor Larry Madowo had been tasked to set up a Nairobi team.
Ndiragu's Career
Between April 2016 and July 2018, Georgie Ndirangu worked as a contributing writer for Forbes Africa while based in Johannesburg, South Africa. From December 2016 to January 2018 he was still a contributor at Forbes Africa, but this time round based in Kigali, Rwanda.
Between August 2014 to July 2018 (4 Years), Ndirangu worked as a presenter and Producer at CNBC Africa. A position he vacated to join BBC Africa.
From December 2012 to July 2014, George worked as a news anchor at Radio and TV10 in Rwanda.
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