Brian Oruta

On Monday, September 21, a section of Kenyans marked the 7th anniversary for the 2013 Westgate terrorist attack, that left more than 70 people dead.

Former K24 news anchor, Shiksha Arora who was among the survivors of the attack commissioned by four unknown gunmen said that her life changed forever from that day.

In a post seen by Pulse Live, Ms Arora said she still remembers the sounds, and images from the Westgate attack, and also the smells of that day.

She narrated how she called her parents to let them know that she was in the middle of the attack and to say her goodbye to them, just in case she didn’t make it out of the attack alive.

Shiksha mentioned that she still remembers those close to her that did not make it out alive, adding that their absence will never be filled.

“7 years ago, my life changed forever. I vividly carry the sounds, smells and images that remain from the #WestgateAttack. I remember calling my parents to say goodbye amidst the chaos telling them that I was in the middle of a terrorist attack and if I don’t make it out, I loved them. Today I remember all my loved ones who weren’t as lucky as I was to be given the title of a survivor. Your absence has created a void that will never be filled. 21.09.2013,” wrote Shiksha Arora.

On Saturday, September 21st 2013, four masked gunmen believed to be from the Al Shabaab militia group attacked the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, killing more than 70 people as hundreds others sustained serious injuries.

My life changed forever!

I remember calling my parents to say goodbye amidst the chaos – Ex-K24 news anchor recounts 2013 Westgate attack

Dennis Milimo

Former K24 sport anchor Tony Kwalanda has joined Red Cross owned station Switch TV, <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/joab-mwaura-tony-kwalanda-karen-karimi-and-nancy-onyancha-announce-exit-from-k24/mtfxdv1">days after being fired.</a>

In a tweet, Kwalanda indirectly announced that he was headed to the South C placed Media house, that as so far received a number of journalists who were recently laid-off at K24 and Royal Media Services.

“TONY KWALANDA is switchING to which TV station?” Kwalanda posed a rhetoric question to his followers.

Reports indicate that Kwalanda will be hosting a sports show dubbed Sports Center starting July 13th, 2020 (Monday) from 8pm to 9pm.

Kwalanda worked at K24 for a period of 11 years before he was affected by the recent retrenchment that saw hundreds of employees declared jobless.

“I am switching to another station and taking sports to a whole new level. Thank you K24 for the 11 years of GREAT experience. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MY NEXT MOVE!!!” said Kwalanda in his exit message.

Also Read:<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/k24-unveils-new-team-consisting-of-ahmed-abuller-wanjiru-maina-allan-owino-and-daniel/cq9zmwg"> K24 unveils new team hours after firing its entire newsroom (Full List)</a>

New Team at Switch TV

On Tuesday, <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/switch-tv-introduces-new-team-days-after-its-top-presenters-were-poached-by-k24/ddq17lg">Switch TV unveiled a new team of news anchors</a>, days after some of its top presenters were poached by K24 TV.

Those who were introduced include; Frederick Muitiriri (Formerly at Inooro TV), Nancy Onyancha (formerly at K24), Hadiya Mwasiwa, Joel Chacha and Emmanuel Terer.

“<a href="https://twitter.com/switchtvkenya/">@switchtvkenya</a>&nbsp;is excited to introduce the new faces of Switch TV News. Meet the fearless&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/FredMuitiriri/">@FredMuitiriri</a>, resilient&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/OnyanchaNancy/">@OnyanchaNancy</a>, daring Hadiya Mwasiwa, bold&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/joelchacham/">@joelchacham</a>&nbsp;and tenacious&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/tereremmanuel21/">@tereremmanuel21</a>,” said Switch TV.

Switch TV introduces new team days after its top presenters were poached by K24

This comes days after Switch TV unveiled a new team of news anchors

Another fired K24 Journalist joins Switch TV

Pauline Katethya

Days after K24 news anchor <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/k24s-shiksha-arora-gets-engaged-to-longtime-boyfriend-salman-manji-photos/3w2pr6j" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shiksha Arora </a>got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Salman Manji, the couple held an engagement party at an undisclosed location, that was attended by close friends and relatives.

Pulse Live came across the photos and videos after her close friend and Colleague Betty Kyalllo who had attended the engagement party shared them via her Instagram.

Shiksha and Salman got engaged on 1st January, in South Africa where they have been on vacation for some time.

How Shiksha Arora’s engagement party went down (video)

How Shiksha Arora’s engagement party went down

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How Shiksha Arora’s engagement party went down (Photos)

Congratulations!

K24 News Anchor Shiksha Arora wowed many of her fans for displaying her impeccable dance moves while in studio.

In a post seen by Pulse Live, Ms Arora who was just about to go live with the news was dancing to Rayvanny’s song Pepeta featuring Canadian singer and actress Nora Fatehi.

What astonished most of her fans was the fact that she was<a data-link-role-code="none" href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/k24s-shiksha-arora-gets-engaged-to-longtime-boyfriend-salman-manji-photos/3w2pr6j" rel="noopener noreferrer"> comfortable dancing in heels. </a>

K24 News Anchor Shiksha Arora displays impeccable dance moves in studio

She went on to caption the video saying that Pepeta is her favorite and she quickly transforms to a dancer whenever the song is played.

“Whenever I hear the song Pepeta I switch from News anchor to dancer real quick even with heels on. Lol 🤷🏽‍♀️🇰🇪Love this song by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/norafatehi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@norafatehi</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rayvanny/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rayvanny</a>&nbsp;💃🔥&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/pepetachallenge/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#pepetachallenge</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/pepeta/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#pepeta</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dance/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#dance</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/norafatehi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#norafatehi</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/rayvanny/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#rayvanny</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/newsanchor/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#newsanchor</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dancer/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#dancer</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/kenya/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#kenya</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ignairobi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#ignairobi</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/igkenya/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#igkenya</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/iamnairobian/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#iamnairobian</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dancevideo/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#dancevideo</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/studio/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#studio</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/k24tv/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#k24tv</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dancinganchor/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#dancinganchor</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/instadance/" rel="noopener noreferrer">#instadance</a>,” wrote Ms Arora.

Shiksha Arora is of Indian decent and dancing is part of her Indian roots, and is used to mark several festivals in their culture.

Several of her followers then took the time to commend her for her perfected moves.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ijazhabib_/" rel="noopener noreferrer">_ijazhabib_</a> Our news anchors are dancing while we're waiting for news 😂😂😂💪💪💪👍👍👍

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/official_lindah_koskey/" rel="noopener noreferrer">official_lindah_koskey</a> 😂😂😂 The way you transition from A news anchor to A dancer is amazing 😍. Si i just love the energy whttttt!!!!!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shikshaarora/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@shikshaarora</a>

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kenyanightlife/" rel="noopener noreferrer">kenyanightlife</a> Badala ya ile wimob ya kuleta news ungekuwa una dance hivi viewership inaenda 10m kenya men watching😂

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/preeti.jasmine/" rel="noopener noreferrer">preeti.jasmine</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shikshaarora/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@shikshaarora</a>&nbsp;heyyyyyyyyyy! So good to watch you dance! 💃👏🏻

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_kingkratos/" rel="noopener noreferrer">_kingkratos</a> So this is what happens before the news

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/imani_nthenya/" rel="noopener noreferrer">imani_nthenya</a> The way the papers were thrown😂😂

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/asad_abdulrahman/" rel="noopener noreferrer">asad_abdulrahman</a> Hottest Segment of the year

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosegakuo/" rel="noopener noreferrer">rosegakuo</a> Woooo!!! Now thats what's up!

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alilo_said/" rel="noopener noreferrer">alilo_said</a> 😂😂😂😂 Who was your director? Albo, Kablack ama Chemgor?

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/muigai_d/" rel="noopener noreferrer">muigai_d</a> 💪💪💪💪woooo..... Amazing movies with heels on....🔥😘

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vaish_123/" rel="noopener noreferrer">vaish_123</a> 💎 real quick moves improvising&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shikshaarora/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@shikshaarora</a>

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/norafatehi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">norafatehi</a> Omg this is crazyyyy!! I love it 🤣😍🤣😭🤣😍

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aggieshee/" rel="noopener noreferrer">aggieshee</a> I won’t be looking at you the same way😂.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/akramdelee/" rel="noopener noreferrer">akramdelee</a> U can dance wat amazing thing🙌😘😘😘

Can you even?

K24 News Anchor displays impeccable dance moves in studio (Video)

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