From 2012 until 2021, Linda Oguttu dominated Kenyan television screens as a news reporter and anchor for NTV and KTN.
In 2017, Linda made headlines when she was threatened with suspension from KTN over reports that she had dressed indecently.
History and Formal Training
Born in January of 1988, Linda Oguttu is a native of Bondo Sakwa, a village in Kaakudi, Siaya County. Linda’s personal path has been shaped by both happy and difficult experiences, even if details about her mother and siblings have been withheld.
On March 6th, 2016, at Meridian Hospital in Nairobi West, Linda’s father passed away from lung cancer.
Career
Linda was given a great start to her professional life in 2012 when she was hired by NTV. She eventually moved on to KTN, where she will be employed until 2021.
Linda decided to leave the Standard Group on November 19, 2021, so that she could concentrate on her new position in the sports industry. She informed her followers about this on her various social media platforms.
Former Sports CS Amina Mohamed chose Linda Oguttu to lead the Football Kenya Federation caretaker committee in November 2021.
Worth or Value
Linda’s career in the media industry, particularly at KTN, has undoubtedly contributed significantly to her riches, albeit the exact amount is unknown.
Linda has been active in more than only the media; on November 11, 2022, she was appointed by then-Sports CS Amina Mohamed to lead the Football Kenya Federation’s caretaker committee.
Linda applied for the position of Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), but was not successful. If she had been hired, she would have been paid Sh765,000 per month.
Husband and Family
Dennis Mambo, a businessman in Nairobi, is married to Linda Oguttu. A daughter, Amira Christa Mwangeka, was born to them.
Linda isn’t shy about talking about her family’s life; in January, she mentioned that her daughter had asked for a Gucci purse for her birthday. Linda, wanting to show her daughter that life isn’t always roses and sunshine, said she would deny her daughter’s request.
Oguttu, Linda
