Eric Latiff
| Eric Latiff | |
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| Born | January 1, 1978 Kajiado, Kenya |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Kenyan |
| 🏫 Education | Kenya Institute of Mass Communication |
| 💼 Occupation | Journalist, Broadcaster, Communications Strategist |
| 📆 Years active | 2000–present |
| 👔 Employer | Nation Media Group (current), Standard Group (former) |
| Known for | The Situation Room (Spice FM), Fixing the Nation (NTV) |
| Television | Fixing the Nation (NTV) |
| 🌐 Website | Twitter profile |
Eric Latiff (born 1978) is a Kenyan journalist, broadcaster, and communications strategist. He is best known as the former host of The Situation Room on Spice FM and a moderator during the 2022 Kenyan Presidential Debate. He currently works with Nation Media Group, hosting Fixing the Nation on NTV Kenya and Nation FM.
Early life and education
Latiff was born and raised in Kajiado County, Kenya. He studied Telecommunications Engineering at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC).[1]
Career
Latiff began his media career at Standard Media Group as an intern. He later joined Capital FM where he served as an Online Editor for over 13 years.[2]
In 2006, he helped launch K24 TV as its founding Station Manager. He also worked at Family TV Kenya as a television producer.
In 2019, he became the lead host of The Situation Room on Spice FM, co-hosting with CT Muga and Ndu Okoh. The show became known for in-depth political discussions and public policy debates.[3]
He exited Standard Media Group in January 2025 and joined Nation Media Group to host Fixing the Nation.[4]
Entrepreneurship
Latiff is the founder and director of **Zeze Digital**, a Nairobi-based data-driven digital marketing and communications agency.[5]
Notable work
In 2022, Latiff co-moderated the Kenyan Presidential Debate, receiving widespread acclaim for his professionalism and deep policy understanding.[6]
Personal life
Eric Latiff is known for keeping his personal life private. He is a father and an avid supporter of the English football club Arsenal F.C.. He enjoys reading, driving, and following political discourse.[7]
See also
External links
References
- Opiyo, Melissa (6 January 2025). "Career Timeline of Eric Latiff as He Exits Spice FM". Mpasho. Radio Africa Group. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- "Eric Latiff". Kenyans.co.ke. Kenyans Media. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- "Spice FM is the home of mature and intelligent conversation - Eric Latiff". The Standard. Standard Group. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- "Eric Latiff announces exit from Standard Media Group". The Star. Radio Africa Group. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- "Eric Latiff – Expertise Global". Expertise Global. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- "Journalists Selected to Moderate 2022 Presidential Debate". Kenyans.co.ke. Kenyans Media. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
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- ↑ https://www.mpasho.co.ke/entertainment/2025-01-06-career-timeline-of-eric-latiff-as-he-exits-spice-fm
- ↑ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/personality/eric-latiff
- ↑ https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/news/article/2001339577/spice-fm-is-the-home-of-mature-and-intelligent-conversation-eric-latiff
- ↑ https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2025-01-06-eric-latiff-announces-exit-from-standard-media-group
- ↑ https://expertiseglobal.org/team/eric-latiff
- ↑ https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/78171-journalists-selected-moderate-presidential-debate
- ↑ https://expertiseglobal.org/team/eric-latiff
