Trevor Ombija, 36, is a renowned Kenyan journalist who currently works for Citizen and Ramogi TV. He is the host of the Monday Report news program and presents the morning show Day Break.
Early Life and Education
He attended Anding’o Opanga Secondary School in Nyanza Province for his O-levels. Shortly after, he joined to University of Nairobi, between 2010-2013, (UON) for a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media studies.
In 2012, when he was still a student at the University of Nairobi, China Central Television Africa (CCTV Africa) pursued him, and he joined the team as an intern acting as a station manager. During his time there, he sharpened his communication skills which shaped his entire career, making him one of the most sought-after media personalities in Kenya.
He continued on an upward trajectory when NTV made him a senior prime-time anchor plus an opportunity to work as an associate producer. After five years of service, he moved to S.K. Macharia’s Royal Media Services (RMS), where he hosts the Monday Night Show on Citizen.
Fun Facts About Trevor
- Ombija was among those awarded the Head of State Commendation (HSC) by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2020.
- Trevor has previously worked on radio. After working as an intern at CCTV, he joined Nation FM as a radio news anchor in 2013.
- Before joining the mainstream media industry, Trevor worked as a sea exports coordinator for an international logistics company.
- Trevor is a very close friend of the international Kenyan news reporter, Larry Madowo.
Personal Life
Trevor is known to be a very private person. Little is known of his humble background or his family. His father is said to have been a teacher and that’s all there is. There’s no public information about members of his family or his partner.
He once shared a personal breakup story where he was dumped by his longtime on-and-off girlfriend of 10 years. In the message, he even organized dowry payment but it ended either way. He admitted that they needed to work on themselves, to be a better version of each other. Despite the pain that they both felt, he welcomed the separation with a positive heart.
On another occasion, he revealed that he has a son and that he felt a different kind of love being a parent.
Business Ventures
On the low, Trevor is also a successful serial entrepreneur with investments and shares worth millions of shillings. He has done so well for himself and he stands shoulders high among his peers.
Samaki Samaki Club, a multi-million club is among his investments. The popular seafood restaurant and jazz club is located in the upmarket environs of Lavington.
He is also a senior partner at Crestwood Marketing and Communications Ltd, which he co-owns with David Osiany, a former CAS and former UON student leader. It deals with communication, advertising, marketing, and PR. The company has done marketing campaigns for several major clients like the Ministry of Health, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and appliances maker LG.
What is Trevor Ombija’s Salary?
According to Grapevine, Trevor earns over Kshs 300, 000, not including allowances and other benefits. This is one of the highest salaries by media personalities of his caliber. His net worth is not publicly known but is estimated to be around Kshs 40-50 million.
He drives a German machine, like the eloquent and stylish bachelor he is, and is a lover of finer things in life.
