He has allegedly stated that Citizen TV News Anchor Yvonne Okwara Matole doesn't deserve to be Infront of a Camera.
This follows the interview he conducted with the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi. And Kenyans reacted differently to the Interview.
The timing of Havi's remark aligns closely with widespread reactions to Okwara's interview with CS Wandayi on February 24, 2026.
The session, focused on Kenya's energy agenda under the theme "#PoweringTheNewKenya," saw Okwara pressing Wandayi on critical issues such as power connections, fuel pricing, and regional leadership dynamics.
Viewers and online commentators noted Wandayi's apparent discomfort, with moments of stammering, silence, and evasion during the exchange.
One particularly tense segment involved Okwara questioning whether Wandayi viewed Finance CS John Mbadi as the senior-most Luo leader in government, a query that visibly irritated the Energy CS and led him to dismiss it as irrelevant.
Social media erupted in the aftermath, with users divided on Okwara's interviewing style.
Some praised her for holding power to account, echoing sentiments from past interviews where she has been commended for her composure and depth—such as her 2022 handling of tough questions that left guests scrambling.
Others, however, accused her of bias or an "attitude of disappointment," particularly in contrast to her more affable demeanor in previous segments with figures like Edwin Sifuna.
X user @Kibet_bull described Wandayi as "clueless" and lacking expertise on his own docket, including basic knowledge of Kenya's oil sources.
Another post from @Camundih highlighted Wandayi's unease and inability to directly address queries, painting a picture of an unprepared official.
This isn't the first time Okwara has faced scrutiny for her rigorous approach.
In August 2024, she drew mixed reactions for her interview with businessman Jimi Wanjigi, where some labeled her as "biased, dismissive, and judgmental," while others defended her journalistic integrity.
Broader criticisms have also surfaced, including unsubstantiated personal allegations from unrelated users, such as claims about her private life impacting her professional objectivity.
However, Okwara, a Bloomberg ALI Media Fellow and board member of Africa Uncensored, has consistently positioned herself as a champion of accountability in Kenyan media.
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