Award-winning journalist Enock Sikolia has for the first time revealed why he left Citizen Tv while still at the top of his career.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Sikolia clarified that he voluntarily resigned from Citizen TV to join China’s CTGN Africa.
“In July 2020, Many things were happening, one morning I walked to the HR office and I tendered my resignation.
Despite being at the apex of his career and surrounded by esteemed colleagues and mentors such as Linus Kaikai, Joe Ageyo, Pamela Asigi, and Jamila Mohamed, Sikolia made the difficult decision to move on.
Contrary to rumors of being sacked, Sikolia emphasized that it was his own choice to leave, and he noted the reluctance of Citizen TV’s management to see him go.
“I was never sacked, I resigned. Citizens did not want me to go. I had made a decision that I was leaving Citizen TV.” Sikolia stated.
Despite efforts to persuade him to stay, Sikolia had already made up his mind to pursue new opportunities.
Following his departure, Sikolia experienced a shift in his relationships, particularly with politicians whom he considered friends. The calls and support he once received dwindled, leaving him to realize the transient nature of some connections.
”When I left, the politicians I used to call my friends stopped picking up my calls. I was the person they called even late at night, I thought I was on their speed dials.” He added.
Among the few who supported the journalist when he was out of employment were Aden Duale and Beatrice Elachi who he acknowledged for standing by him through the challenging times.
“Beatrice Elachi and Aden Duale supported me. Some blue ticked me, some never pick my calls to date.” Sikolia added.
