In a post he shared on his Instagram page on Monday, Mr. Tunya said that he was excited to take on his new assignment for BBC Africa.

“Excited to take on a new assignment today, still telling the African story, this time for . See you at work!” he said.

Bonney Tunya will join the likes of former K24 business anchor Zawadi Mudibo, NTV’s Hudheifa Aden and Peter Mwangangi who have since made their debut for BBC Africa Business, under the leadership of Larry Madowo who is the current BBC Africa Business Editor.

Prior to joining BBC, Mr. Tunya worked for Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) Africa as the East Africa business anchor.

Others who have since joined BBC Africa in different capacities include; Maya Kayahawa, Ian Wafula, Maureen Nyukuri, Mercy Kandie, Lynne Wachira, Sylvia Chebet, Eugene Osidiana, Eunice Gatonye, Solomon Kihara and George Ndirangu who formerly worked for CNBC Africa.