Activist and broadcaster Hanifa Adan has announced that she is leaving Radio Generation, revealing that her interview with Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa marked her final appearance on the station.
Reflecting on her time in broadcasting, Hanifa said transitioning from activism to journalism was one of the most challenging experiences of her career, admitting that she initially struggled to separate her personal convictions from her professional responsibilities.
She revealed that she frequently faced criticism from listeners and colleagues, with some accusing her of being emotional and biased, particularly during interviews involving politicians affiliated with the ruling UDA party.
“I was constantly told I was emotional and biased, especially towards UDA politicians,” Hanifa said, adding that the criticism forced her to rethink the distinction between activism and journalism.
Hanifa also disclosed that when she first joined the station, she declined to interview certain politicians because she believed giving them a platform was inappropriate. Over time, however, she came to appreciate that journalism demands fairness and accountability, regardless of personal opinions.
She identified her interviews with Didmus Barasa and activist Kasmuel McOure as defining moments that helped shape her understanding of impartial reporting and the role of a journalist.
Despite leaving Radio Generation, Hanifa emphasized that her commitment to activism remains unwavering, saying she will continue advocating for the causes she believes in.
“I will always care, and I will always fight,” she said.
