Former Baraka fm reporter Brian Osweta has joined the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Osweta who also worked for Nation Media group before joining BBC took to social media to make the announcement.

"His Grace has, is and will always be sufficient for me. Thank you Jesus! You deserve all the Glory! Truly, it has been a year of Great Expansion!" he stated.

The announcement came just one day after he revealed his exit from Nation where he worked as a data journalist at the data journalism desk.

"I am extremely grateful to Nation for all the opportunities, and growth I have experienced during my time here (it truly is one of the best training grounds for journalists). "Today, one year later, I leave well-equipped and prepared to face my next assignment," read his message.

The talented journalist was awarded the coveted Chevening Scholarship to study a Masters in International Journalism at Cardiff University, for the year 2018/2019.