Meet NTV Journalist Claudia Naisabwa, New Evolution

Meet NTV journalist Claudia Naisabwa, an evolution from budding singer-songwriter to one of Kenya’s most dynamic media voices, a 23-year-old trailblazer whose charisma and quick wit have redefined youth broadcasting in just half a decade.

Born Claudia Naisabwa on September 4, 2002, in Nairobi’s vibrant Eastlands, she burst onto screens as an “upcoming journalist” while juggling acting gigs and Afrobeat tracks, but her pivot to full-time TV has cemented her as the fresh face of NTV’s entertainment slate.

At just 22, Claudia is already a force to reckon with in Kenya’s entertainment scene. The Samburu-born beauty, known for her vibrant energy and unique hosting style, has conquered it all – from MC gigs and content creation to scriptwriting and acting.

Now, Claudia is taking the reins as the host of Take Me Home Season 2, stepping into the spotlight after King Kalala.

Fans and critics alike hail her as the embodiment of Gen-Z grit, blending raw talent with unfiltered energy in a career that’s soared from radio whispers to late-night raves.

Naisabwa’s story kicks off in the dusty lanes of Dandora, where she grew up in a modest home that echoed with her mother’s gospel hymns and her own scribbled lyrics in dog-eared notebooks.

By 16, she was already a force, collaborating with underground artists like Kash Pleen and Shuajo Blake on R&B-infused pop tracks that hinted at her star potential.

“I wrote my first song about heartbreak in Form Two – turns out, it was more about chasing dreams than boys,” she quipped in a 2023 interview with NTV’s “Fixing the Nation” podcast, where she opened up about her early hustle.

Her role models? Tiwa Savage’s unapologetic swagger and Beyoncé’s empire-building were inspirations that fuelled her dual paths in music and mic work. The media bug bit hard in 2021.

Fresh out of high school, Naisabwa pitched herself for a slot on KTN’s “Str8up Live”, a youth show previously helmed by the iconic Chero.

“I walked into that audition with zero clips, just passion and a demo reel on my phone,” she recalled in an emotional anniversary post that doubled as her resignation from KTN in February 2025.

Landing the gig marked her debut on January 27, 2021, a whirlwind three years of dissecting trends, interviewing rising stars, and earning accolades like the Africa Women Awards for Outstanding TV Personality.

But burnout loomed; by her third anniversary, she stepped away, thanking her team with heartfelt tears: “You all have my heart. The force isn’t off TV anytime soon.”

That exit was no full stop – it was a remix. Naisabwa dived into radio at Nation FM, her sharp banter with co-host Brian Aseli turning morning drives into must-listens.

Their chemistry, a mix of her bubbly interrogations and his sly humour, caught NTV’s eye. Fast-forward to November 7, 2025, and the duo unveiled “Friday Night Rave”, a high-octane late-night show replacing the beloved “The Trend”, airing Fridays from 10 p.m. to midnight.

The show promises unscripted chats with celebs like Bien-Aimé and Nyashinski, plus live DJ sets, positioning her as NTV’s go-to for millennial must-sees. Off-air, Naisabwa’s evolution shines brighter.

She’s dabbled in acting, popping up in Rayvanny’s sultry “Down” video in 2024, where her poised poise stole scenes.

“Journalism isn’t suits and scripts; it’s showing up real, even on off days,” she posted recently, alongside a selfie from a dawn jog in Uhuru Park.

Her Pulse Influencer Award in 2024 underscored that authenticity, voting her among Kenya’s top digital dynamos. Yet, challenges shaped her sharper edges. Early collaborations flopped when labels ghosted her demos, and media gigs demanded she “tone down the flair” for credibility.

“I was told singers don’t make serious anchors – look at me now,” she laughed during a July 2025 Uganda promo tour for Cantina Fiesta, where she emceed to roaring crowds at Ndere Cultural Centre.

Crossing borders honed her edge; Ugandan fans dubbed her “the Kenyan firecracker”, a nod echoed in NTV Uganda’s “Fire Friday” shoutouts.

Naisabwa embodies journalism’s next chapter: inclusive, instinctive, and Instagram-savvy. She’s not just reporting trends; she’s setting them, from eco-fashion spotlights to Gen-Z election breakdowns.

As “Friday Night Rave” gears up for its pilot, insiders whisper of solo anchor slots and pan-African syndication.

For a girl who once busked verses in Eastlands estates, meeting NTV journalist Claudia Naisabwa feels like destiny scripted in stardust – a reminder that in Kenya’s cutthroat creative scene, heart and hustle always win the headline.