Eric Latiff

Journalist, Communications Professional, and Moderator

A seasoned communicator with over 20 years of experience in media operations and management. I am a practicing journalist and host of The Situation Room, Kenya’s premier morning radio talk show, which broadcasts on Spice FM and KTN. Additionally, I serve as an editor and news anchor at KTN. Newsroom Experience I have served as Senior Editor in charge of Digital Media at Capital FM and as a News Anchor at KTN. I was also the founding General Manager at K24, Kenya’s first 24-hour news television station, and was among the pioneers at Family FM/TV and Kameme FM. Over the years, I have conducted numerous insightful conversations and interviews with influential figures from various sectors, both governmental and private. Some notable interviews include:

● The Presidential Debate 2022
● The Presidential Interview 2023
● Interview with Chief Justice Martha Koome 2023
● Presidential Roundtable Interview 2024

PR and Media Training I have conducted C-Suite and executive-level training for organizations such as Kenya Airways, Hemingways Collection, Habitat for Humanity Kenya, Kentegra Biotechnology, Bamburi Cement Limited, GTC Kenya, and others. My media training programs prepare spokespeople to effectively convey key company messages and tell compelling brand stories in various media scenarios. Through hands-on sessions, participants gain practical experience in packaging and presenting information with credibility, even in challenging situations like crises.

Moderating Experience I have extensive experience in moderating national and international events, including conferences, summits, workshops, seminars, panel discussions, report launches, and more. Some of the events I have hosted include;

● East Africa Property Investment Summit 2023 and 2024
● AmCham Business Summit
● The Council of Governors Devolution Conference
● Africa Impact Summit