Shaffie Weru lands new job in Nairobi Governor Sakaja's office

Two years after he was fired from radio over a controversial remark, media personality Shaffie Weru has bounced back bigger and better.

The self-proclaimed ‘Raverend’ on Tuesday officially confirmed to Citizen Digital that he has landed a new role in the Nairobi County government.

Shaffie, in the phone interview, said he is the new Head of Events and Branding in the Governor Johnson Sakaja-led government.

He however noted that, despite the news breaking out on Tuesday, the appointment actually came last week and he has – matter of factly – already even settled into his new gig.

The prominent personality, in a separate interview with the Nation, compared Nairobi to New York and Paris, adding that his desire is to make the country’s capital a city of order and dignity as outlined in Governor Sakaja’s manifesto.

"Nairobi is the New York or Paris of our country, and we offer the best experience and push boundaries that have never been pushed before to give the best results in service delivery for our number one client, the people of Kanairo,“ he said.

“It’s not about my vision but the vision of my Governor as it is enshrined in his manifesto that includes a city of dignity and making Nairobi work!”

Shaffie, a long-term radio aficiado, was among three breakfast show presenters who were relieved off their duties at Homeboyz Radio – through its parent company, Radio Africa – in March 2018 over comments they made on air that elicited massive uproar.

After being off the air for two years, Shaffie made a comeback in January this year with a new show on his YouTube channel dubbed ‘Shafted’ that received a relatively warm reception from his fans who were thrilled to have him back.