Veteran Journalist Eric Latiff Leaves Standard Media Group
Renowned journalist and broadcaster Eric Latiff has announced his departure from Standard Media Group.
In a statement on Monday, January 6, Latiff, who played a pivotal role in launching and hosting The Situation Room on Spice FM, reflected on the show’s inception and growth.
“At exactly 6 am on 20th August 2019, four people entered a brand new studio and started a journey along an uncharted path. When I switched on the four microphones that morning I was excited at launching yet another station, but I also had butterflies in my stomach; would this work? Would the audience embrace four hours of non-stop talk during their busy morning commute?” He wrote in part.
“It has been a great journey building The Situation Room to what it has become and we have very many people to thank, not least the team of producers, marketing, commercial, technical, and other colleagues. The Situation Room has become the home of Kenya’s biggest conversations and it continues to host many thought leaders, community influencers, professionals under duty bearers,” he stated.
He added, “The biggest part of this show has been the audience who tune in on radio, TV or digital platforms. It’s humbling whenever people reach out on calls, text or approach us with compliments, comments and suggestions for the show.”
