Editing Willis Raburu (section)

== Career ==

=== Early Career ===
While at [[Moi University]], Raburu interned at Mediamax’s [[K24]], gaining hands-on media experience. After graduating in 2010, he faced rejections from multiple stations, with some dismissing his voice as unfit for broadcast. “They said I sounded too young,” he recalled.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGm7FkoqsD0 Oga Obinna - Willis Raburu on His Career, Family, and Content Creation]</ref> Undeterred, he boldly walked into Royal Media Services without an appointment, securing a role at [[Citizen TV]] in October 2010. His first story, covering a Nairobi event, aired on prime time, marking his breakthrough.<ref>[https://kenyanlife.com/willis-raburu/ Kenyan Life - Willis Raburu Biography]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGm7FkoqsD0 Oga Obinna - Willis Raburu on His Career, Family, and Content Creation]</ref>

=== Citizen TV ===
At Citizen TV, Raburu established himself as a versatile journalist, reporting on high-profile events including Kenya’s military operations in [[Somalia]], the [[South Sudan]] conflict, the Westgate Mall attack, and the 2012 US Elections.<ref>[https://www.kenyans.co.ke/willis-raburu Kenyans.co.ke - Willis Raburu Profile]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGm7FkoqsD0 Oga Obinna - Willis Raburu on His Career, Family, and Content Creation]</ref> His investigative segment ''TruthMeter'', which he conceptualized to fact-check political claims, became a cornerstone of Citizen TV’s prime-time lineup. “I wanted to hold leaders accountable,” he said.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/305653-willis-raburu-bio-wife-family-weight-loss-career.html Tuko.co.ke - Willis Raburu Biography]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGm7FkoqsD0 Oga Obinna - Willis Raburu on His Career, Family, and Content Creation]</ref>

From approximately 2016 to 2023, Raburu hosted ''[[10 over 10]]'', a youth-oriented show celebrating music, dance, and entertainment. His spontaneous “Wabebe” catchphrase, born during a live segment, became a cultural phenomenon, defining his vibrant persona.<ref>[https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/56309-willis-raburu-announces-career-move-after-hosting-10-over-10-4-years Kenyans.co.ke - Willis Raburu Career Move]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gOPeSzOmLU Switch TV - Willis Raburu Talks About Life After Leaving Citizen TV]</ref> He also anchored news and hosted programs like ''Sporty Monday'' and ''Day Break Show''. Losing his anchor role in 2021 was a setback. “It felt like losing a limb,” he admitted, but it deepened his focus on entertainment.<ref>[https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/willis-raburu-opens-up-on-losing-news-anchor-role-at-citizen-tv/0hsg6lx Pulselive Kenya - Willis Raburu on Losing News Anchor Role]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gOPeSzOmLU Switch TV - Willis Raburu Talks About Life After Leaving Citizen TV]</ref> Raburu departed Citizen TV in June 2023 after 13 years, expressing gratitude for the platform.<ref>[https://www.citizen.digital/news/willis-raburu-leaves-citizen-tv-after-13-years-n322402 Citizen Digital - Willis Raburu Leaves Citizen TV]</ref>

=== Music Career ===
In 2020, inspired by studio downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic, Raburu launched a music career under the stage name Bazu, a nod to his ''10 over 10'' persona. His debut single, ''Kalale'', featuring Rekles, Breeder Lw, [[Mejja]], and Ssaru, gained traction on social media, surprising even Raburu. “We were just vibing, and it took off,” he said.<ref>[https://www.boomplay.com/artists/15636088 Boomplay - Willis Raburu Songs]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gOPeSzOmLU Switch TV - Willis Raburu Talks About Life After Leaving Citizen TV]</ref> He followed with ''Jeshi'' (2022) and features in tracks like ''Sababisha'' and ''Taliban''. His gengetone style connects with Kenya’s urban youth, though he’s exploring gospel-infused music to reflect his faith. “Music is storytelling, like journalism,” he noted.<ref>[https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/56874-citizen-tvs-willis-raburu-7-other-journalists-whove-released-music Kenyans.co.ke - Journalists in Music]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGm7FkoqsD0 Oga Obinna - Willis Raburu on His Career, Family, and Content Creation]</ref>

=== TV47 ===
In August 2023, Raburu joined [[TV47]], hosting ''Wabebe Experience'', a Friday night show blending music, celebrity interviews, and interactive games. Distinct from ''10 over 10'', it emphasizes audience engagement. “It’s a fresh canvas, not a sequel,” he clarified.<ref>[https://mpasho.co.ke/entertainment/2023-08-22-willis-raburu-moves-to-tv47-after-10-over-10-exit-details/ Mpasho - Willis Raburu Moves to TV47]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGm7FkoqsD0 Oga Obinna - Willis Raburu on His Career, Family, and Content Creation]</ref> He also advises Nairobi County on communication and youth programs, aiming to streamline public engagement. “I want to help the county connect with its people,” he said.<ref>[https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/93494-citizen-tv-unveils-2-new-hosts-10-over-10-show Kenyans.co.ke - Citizen TV New Hosts]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gOPeSzOmLU Switch TV - Willis Raburu Talks About Life After Leaving Citizen TV]</ref> Raburu is pitching a pan-African talk show and exploring acting, inspired by his cameo in ''Nafsi''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gOPeSzOmLU Switch TV - Willis Raburu Talks About Life After Leaving Citizen TV]</ref>