Anita Raftery Nderu is a multi-talented Kenyan professional whose roles encompass TV/Radio Presenter, Journalist, MC, Digital Content Creator, Strategist, and Voice Over Artist.
Born on February 9th, 1990, she has built a significant career in media, notably as a former Radio Presenter at Capital FM. Her television experience includes presenting on popular NTV Kenya shows such as Teen Republik and The Trend.
Anita Nderu Biography
| Full Name: | Anita Raftery Nderu Gacheri |
| Known as: | Anita Nderu |
| Date of Birth: | 9th February 1990 |
| Age: | 35 years old. |
| Place of Birth: | Eldoret, Kenya |
| Place of Growth: | Eldoret, Kenya Kampala, Uganda Nairobi, Kenya |
| Profession: | TV/Radio Presenter, Journalist, MC, Digital Content Creator, Strategist, Voice Over Artist |
She grew up in Eldoret until the age of 15, then she moved to Kampala, Uganda.
Anita Nderu Family
Anita Nderu’s parents are known as Josephine Hassan Nderu (mother) and Papeas Lewis Nderu (father).
She is the third-born of four children.
She has two brothers, known as Kariuki ‘Koki’ Nderu and Wilfred Sparky Nderu.
Her sister is known as Vanessa Mumbi Nderu.
Anita Nderu Education
Anita Nderu attended Gulab Lochab Academy located in Eldoret, Kenya.
She later went to Uganda, where she did her General Certificate of Education (GCE) A Level, which took four years.
She then went to United States International University (USIU) located in Nairobi, Kenya, to study International Business Administration.
In March 2023, she revealed that she got a fully paid scholarship to study Software Engineering.
Anita Nderu TV Career
- Teen Republik on NTV Kenya
Anita Nderu was the host of Teen Republik, a youth music show by NTV Kenya.
Her first show aired around February 2011 and was later joined by Musician and radio presenter, Anto Neosoul as a co-host, forming a dynamic duo.
The show aired every Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Anita left the show in May 2013.
She was the pioneer host before the likes of Tracy Wanjiru, Martin Githinji, Azeezah Hashim and others came along.
- The Trend on NTV Kenya
Anita Nderu served as a panellist and presenter on the weekly show ‘The Trend.’
As a panellist, she offered her insights and opinions on the latest trends in entertainment, fashion, social media, and current affairs.
She occasionally acted as a sit–in presenter, stepping in to host the weekly show when the main host was unavailable.
The show aired every Friday on NTV Kenya.
Anita Nderu Radio Career
- News Presenter at Capital FM.
Anita Nderu began her career in radio in March 2013, joining the station as a News Presenter following a successful audition.
She described her first year as challenging, involving a steep learning curve.
The difficulty stemmed from the fact that listeners were accustomed to a higher standard of news reading, a quality she felt she couldn’t achieve despite her best efforts.
Over time, she improved, and her reporting style became well–received by listeners.
- ‘Hits Not Homework’ (HNH) on Capital FM
In January 2018, Anita Nderu, alongside Tracy Wanjiru and Anne Mwaura, was named as the new faces of ‘Hits Not Homework,’ and hosted the syndicated hip-hop live daily show.
They officially took over the reins of the show from Amina Abdi Rabar, who had been in charge for the previous five years.
She later quit her job at Capital FM in May 2019, saying she was leaving on good terms because she felt she had given her best and wanted new challenges.
She revealed it took her time to send the resignation letter, which she had drafted in February 2019.
Anita Nderu Awards
Anita Nderu has won numerous awards and received various accolades, such as:-
- BBC’s 100 most inspirational and innovative women of 2017
She was named among the BBC’s 100 most inspirational and innovative women of 2017.
Other Kenyans in the list include of Media Personality Adelle Onyango and Social Entrepreneur Naomi Mwaura.
- Best Dressed Media Personality of the Year
Anita bagged the award of Best Dressed Media Personality of the Year in Kenya at the 2017 Pwani International Fashion Week & Awards (PIFWA).
Other nominees in the same category were Musician Willy Paul, Bashka the model, Media Personality Betty Kyallo, Musician Otile Brown, DJ Sadic, Media Personality Jamal Gadaffi and Actor Luwi Capello.
- Best Dressed Female Media Personality in Africa
She won the Best Dressed Female Media Personality in Africa award at the 2017 edition of the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFA), held in Kampala, Uganda.
Anita Nderu Marriage
Anita Nderu and her then-fiancé, Barrett Raftery, had two weddings:
- Traditional Wedding Ceremony
She married her longtime fiancé, Barrett Raftery, in a traditional wedding ceremony on Sunday, September 5th, 2021.
The event took place at the Fort Smith Gardens in Loresho, Kenya.
The traditional ceremony is known as Ruracio in the Kikuyu culture.
- Modern Wedding Ceremony
Anita Nderu later held a modern white wedding, marrying American Environmentalist Barrett Raftery again on Thursday, September 9th, 2021.
It was held at a luxury country lodge in Mount Kenya, Meru County, and attended by close friends and family, including her cousin, Actress Sarah Hassan, and her sister, Vanessa Nderu among others.
Anita Nderu Child
- Pregnancy Announcement
On July 11th, 2022, Anita Nderu and her husband, Barrett Raftery, announced they were expecting their first child.
The announcement was made via a highly creative, glam video posted on Instagram.
- Childbirth
Their daughter, Kaya Gacheri Catalina Raftery, was born on August 26th, 2022, at 3:48 am.
Anita shared that although she had a birth plan and hoped for a natural delivery, she ultimately underwent an emergency C-section.
This was necessary because the baby’s prolonged high heartbeat and the umbilical cord being wrapped around the baby’s face posed a risk.
Anita Nderu Social Media Platforms
Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) | TikTok | YouTube
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Anita Nderu Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is Anita Nderu?
Anita Raftery Nderu is a multi-talented Kenyan professional whose roles encompass TV/Radio Presenter, Journalist, MC, Digital Content Creator, Strategist, and Voice Over Artist.
- When was Anita Nderu born?
Anita Nderu was born on 9th February 1990.
- How old is Anita Nderu?
Anita Nderu is currently 35 years old.
- Which academy did Anita Nderu attend?
Anita Nderu attended Gulab Lochab Academy located in Eldoret, Kenya.
- Where did Anita Nderu do her GCE Education?
Anita Nderu went to Uganda, where she did her General Certificate of Education (GCE) A Level, which took four years.
- Which University did Anita Nderu attend?
Anita Nderu went to United States International University (USIU) located in Nairobi, Kenya, to study International Business Administration.
In March 2023, she revealed that she got a fully paid scholarship to study Software Engineering.
- Was Anita Nderu a host of Teen Republik on NTV Kenya?
Anita Nderu was the host of Teen Republik, a youth music show by NTV Kenya.
Her first show aired around February 2011 and was later joined by Musician and radio presenter, Anto Neosoul as a co-host, forming a dynamic duo.
The show aired every Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
- When did Anita Nderu leave Teen Republik?
Anita Nderu left Teen Republik in May 2013.
- Was Anita Nderu a panellist and presenter of The Trend?
Anita Nderu served as a panellist and presenter on the weekly show ‘The Trend.’
As a panellist, she offered her insights and opinions on the latest trends in entertainment, fashion, social media, and current affairs.
She occasionally acted as a sit–in presenter, stepping in to host the weekly show when the main host was unavailable.
The show aired every Friday on NTV Kenya.
- When did Anita Nderu start her radio career?
Anita Nderu began her career in radio in March 2013, joining Capital FM as a News Presenter following a successful audition.
- Was Anita Nderu a host alongside Tracy Wanjiru and Anne Mwaura?
In January 2018, Anita Nderu, alongside Tracy Wanjiru and Anne Mwaura, was named as the new faces of ‘Hits Not Homework,’ and hosted the syndicated hip-hop live daily show.
- When did Anita Nderu leave Capital FM?
Anita Nderu quit her job at Capital FM in May 2019, saying she was leaving on good terms because she felt she had given her best and wanted new challenges.
She revealed it took her time to send the resignation letter, which she had drafted in February 2019.
- How many awards and accolades has Anita Nderu won/received?
Anita Nderu has won numerous awards and received various accolades, such as:-
- BBC’s 100 most inspirational and innovative women of 2017
She was named among the BBC’s 100 most inspirational and innovative women of 2017.
Other Kenyans in the list include of Media Personality Adelle Onyango and Social Entrepreneur Naomi Mwaura.
- Best Dressed Media Personality of the Year
Anita bagged the award of Best Dressed Media Personality of the Year in Kenya at the 2017 Pwani International Fashion Week & Awards (PIFWA).
Other nominees in the same category were Musician Willy Paul, Bashka the model, Media Personality Betty Kyallo, Musician Otile Brown, DJ Sadic, Media Personality Jamal Gadaffi and Actor Luwi Capello.
- Best Dressed Female Media Personality in Africa
She won the Best Dressed Female Media Personality in Africa award at the 2017 edition of the Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFA), held in Kampala, Uganda.
- Did Anita Nderu and her then fiancé have two weddings?
Anita Nderu and her then-fiancé, Barrett Raftery, had two weddings: a traditional wedding and a modern white wedding.
- When did Anita Nderu and her then-fiancé, Barrett Raftery, hold their traditional wedding?
Anita Nderu married her longtime fiancé, Barrett Raftery, in a traditional wedding ceremony on Sunday, September 5th, 2021.
The event took place at the Fort Smith Gardens in Loresho, Kenya.
The traditional ceremony is known as Ruracio in the Kikuyu culture.
- When did Anita Nderu and her then-fiancé, Barrett Raftery, hold their modern white wedding?
Anita Nderu later held a modern white wedding, marrying American Environmentalist Barrett Raftery again on Thursday, September 9th, 2021.
It was held at a luxury country lodge in Mount Kenya, Meru County, and attended by close friends and family, including her cousin, Actress Sarah Hassan, and her sister, Vanessa Nderu among others.
- When did Anita Nderu and her husband, Barrett Raftery, publicly share the news of their pregnancy?
On July 11th, 2022, Anita Nderu and her husband, Barrett Raftery, announced they were expecting their first child.
The announcement was made via a highly creative, glam video posted on Instagram.
- When was their child born?
Their daughter, Kaya Gacheri Catalina Raftery, was born on August 26th, 2022, at 3:48 am.
Anita shared that although she had a birth plan and hoped for a natural delivery, she ultimately underwent an emergency C-section.
This was necessary because the baby’s prolonged high heartbeat and the umbilical cord being wrapped around the baby’s face posed a risk.
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