Kanze Dena is a former Swahili female journalist who remains a talk among many Kenyans. She was also a director and producer at Citizen TV. Furthermore, working with Lulu Hassan at Citizen TV greatly contributed to her fame as most people likened the two to be sisters. Here is Kanze Dena biography.
Have you been wondering about Kanze Dena’s current job? In June 2018, the news anchor resigned from Citizen TV after being appointed as the Deputy State House Spokesperson for parliament. She is now the Spokesperson, Executive Office of the President, Republic of Kenya, and Head of the President’s Strategic Communication Unit (HPCU).
Quick facts about the former Citizen TV news anchor
The media personality has now emerged as one of the most influential people in Kenya. Let us know more about Kanze Dena biography, age, family, tribe, education, career, husband, children, salary, house, cars, and net worth.
Her profile
Kanze Dena real name: Kellen Beatrice Kanze Dena
Place of birth: Kwale, Kenya
Nationality: Kenyan
Kanze Dena parents: The late Mr. Harry Kitao Stephens and her late mother (Name not known)
Kaanze Dena tribe: Duruma of Mijikenda community
Kanze Dena brothers and sisters: 5
Husband: Nick Mararo
Children: 1
Occupation: News anchor
Kanze Dena biography
The media personality was born as Kellen Beatrice Kanze Dena in Kwale, Kenya. She is the fourth born among the six siblings in her family. Unfortunately, Kanze was raised by a single mother as her parents divorced when she was four years.
Kanze Dena age
Beatrice was born in 1980 in Kwale County to Duruma parents, a community of the Mijikenda. Although she prefers a private life, some sources indicate that Kanze Dena’s birthday is on April 12.
Kanze Dena family
The former news anchor comes from a family of six siblings, with her being the fourth born. Their mother raised the six after their father divorced her. Sadly, Kanze Dena’s mother succumbed to colon cancer a year after Kanze gave birth. More about Kanze Dena’s sisters and brothers is unknown except for her sister Elsie Hemsi Stephens who is also in the limelight.
Her education history
Kanze attended Kianjokama Boarding school for her primary education, after which she enrolled at Kyeni Girls High School in Embu for secondary education. Later, she enrolled at Foundation College of Professional Studies and pursued Journalism and Mass Communication.
Her career
After completing her college studies, Kanze worked at KBC as an intern. The KBC boss then recommended her to go for a voice test, after which she qualified to read bulletins at KBC radio at 4:00 p.m.
Later in 2007, she joined Citizen TV as a news anchor and a news director at royal media services TV station. She then stayed at Citizen TV for a long time until 2018, when she resigned for a different job.
Kanze Dena husband
The Spokes lady tied a knot with Nick Mararo, the CEO of Nuvision Media, on March 2, 2019, at OL Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County. The two exchanged vows at around 1:00 p.m and were announced as husband and wife.
Surprisingly, Kanze Dena’s wedding was attended by relatives and close friends only. The two are now staying as a couple together with Kanze Dena’s son.
Kanze Dena, son
Have you been wondering about Kanze Dena’s baby daddy? Before meeting with Nick Mararo, Kanze had her part of life. She was in an affair and gave birth to Nathaniel Amani, whom she loves so much.
Sadly, things never worked with her hubby as the two broke up. Despite her private life, Kanze always shares photos of her son on social media. Besides, Kanze Dena’s ex-husband is now co-parenting with her to raise their son.
Kanze Dena salary
Being a spokesperson of the Republic of Kenya and the Head of the President’s Strategic Communication Unit is evident enough of what Kanze earns. Her monthly salary is estimated at Ksh. 800, 000 with allowances of around Ksh. 250,000.
Kanze Dena cars
The Spokes lady is one of those driving one of the best cars in Kenya. Her car collection includes a White Range Rover estimated to millions of money that most Kenyans cannot afford.
Kanze Dena net worth
Apart from earning as a Spokesperson, Kanze has also done several investments that pay her well. Besides, she made a lot of money while working as a news anchor. Her net worth is still under review.
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