Citizen Television journalist Stephen Letoo commands the zeal of a candid political informer. He is not only a role model on our screens but also a determined family man. Inside Stephen Letoo biography is an admirable life story with greater career ambitions.

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Stephen Letoo profile summary

Stephen Letoo biography

Letoo is highly knowledgeable in political news coverage with a distinct eye for detail.

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How old is Stephen Letoo? Born on June 27th, 1991, Stephen Letoo is 32 years old as of 2023.

Stephen Letoo’s education background

Cattle rustling and rampant insecurity in the hometown of Kilgoris saw Letoo transferring to Kisii County for his primary education.

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Thereafter, Stephen Letoo completed his secondary education at Kabianga High School located in Kericho County within the Great Rift Valley.

Then again, he enrolled at the University of Nairobi to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism and mass communication.

Career history

As a young boy, Letoo drew inspiration from KBC state broadcasters only to nurture his passion while a student at Kabianga High School.

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His weekly assembly news bulletin famed as ‘Kabianga 100’ equipped him with much-needed confidence in the field.

“As a young boy, I could see many people visiting our home to watch TV. My father was a chief and he owned the only television in our village. I became an all-time fan and liked several KBC News reporters and news anchors.”

Stephen Letoo.

He adds that Kanze Dena motivated him the more.

“Later in the years, Kanze Dena also joined the screens and I looked up to what she was doing. While at Kabianga High School, I initiated a weekly assembly news bulletin dubbed ‘Kabianga 100,’ this was interestingly the foundation that later saw me rise to land my first job at Kiss 100.”

Stephen Letoo.

His first job at Radio Africa Group saw him working for radio stations Kiss 100 and Classic 105 alongside writing for the campus blog.

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After a few years, Stephen Letoo landed a full-time job at Citizen TV where he reports news on politics and politicians.

For the record, he was once assaulted by GSU officers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) while attempting to cover the highly politicized Miguna Miguna deportation story.

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He says that sourcing for information, especially political mischief, is often life-threatening.

“Sourcing for political content is tricky. If you don’t spend time with politicians, you lose it all… This is usually expensive and the employer cannot foot the bill for you.

Again, if you get the very distinctive information that can make you work a talking point, you are torn between what to report and what you just have to let go….The moment you do it, they can easily come for you.”

Stephen Letoo.

Politics aside, he did a commendable work reporting Covid-19 at its peak.

Stephen Letoo family

The family of Stephen Letoo include a lovely wife Winnie Nadupoi and adorable son Santino Leylan.

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He comes from the home of a retired senior chief in Narok County.

“Babies are like little suns that, in a magical way, bring warmth, happiness and light into our lives…A baby is God’s opinion that life should go on… They are the bridge to heaven… God dropped us Baby Santino Leylan Letoo @santinoleylan as a special gift, I give him to the world, as a sign of peace @winnienadupoi.”

Stephen Letoo (2019).

Unfortunately, his father died in 2008 when he was about to sit for his KCSE exams.

House warming party

Stephen Letoo, who is renowned for advocating polygamy, recently held a housewarming party at his home which borders Nkararo-Enooretet in Narok County.

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Notable personalities who graced the colourful event include Narok governor Patrick Ole Ntuntu, Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli, and Kisii governor Simba Arati.

Colleagues in attendance were Chemutai Goin, Seth Olale, Ben Kirui, and Melitas ole Tenges of NTV.

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With a monthly salary of about Ksh. 800,000, Stephen Letoo’s net worth is estimated at Ksh. 50 million.

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Stephen Letoo biography is a door of possibilities to several upcoming journalists. Above all, he remains steadfast with unmatched integrity for a reporter of his calibre.