Waihiga Mwaura Presented With Anti-Corruption Excellence Award In Uzbekistan By The UK Emir Of Qatar

• BBC journalist Waihiga Mwaura has been given a new journalism award by the president of Uzbekistan
• His award was for safeguarding sports from corruption through journalism, and he was joined by his wife, Joyce Omondi, for the celebration
• Netizens also congratulated him for his new feat while also congratulating the couple for setting marital goals

BBC journalist Waihiga Mwaura has been awarded a new journalism award by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Waihiga Mwaura wins global award

Waihiga, who is currently in Uzbekistan, shared photos of himself holding his awards, with one shaped in what looked like a golden hand trophy.

In his words:

"Grateful to have received this International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award from @Rolacc and @UNODC in the category of safeguarding sports from corruption. As a journalist, I spent the first eight years of my career looking at corruption in sports, including doping, athlete nationality transfers and corruption at major sports events. Grateful to my wife @joyceomondi, family, colleagues and all who I have walked with along this journey for their support."

Waihiga, who left Citizen TV in May after serving for 14 years, wore a matching kitenge outfit with his beautiful wife, Joyce Omondi.

The couple shared a smile while holding the trophy, which got many people congratulating Waihiga and celebrating their love story.

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@jase.mwangi said:

"Standing and being counted for God course. Thank you for letting us know that not being bought, your worth increases, and you get rewarded by our heavenly father."

@djkrowbar said:

"Niceeeeeee, na mkamachisha nguo."

@samgituku said:

"Fantastic!!! Congratulations! Your place in history and humanity has been embossed!"

@karwirwalaura said:

"Congratulations Waihiga! Absolutely well deserved."

@kendi_ashitiva said:

"Wow a huge congratulations. Glory to God."

@joyceomondi said:

"Hongera, my love! Shine on and on and on! Proudly cheering you on all the way!"

Waihiga, wife enjoy vacation

TUKO.co.ke recently featured the couple after travelling for Christmas vacation and later shared lovey-dovey photos enjoying their baecation.

The BBC journalist shared a video with his beautiful wife flaunting flowers he had gifted his beautiful wife.

The two lovebirds met in 2012 at Royal Media Services, where they were both working.