Thursday, March 30, 2006
Verjee to Report From Washington, D.C., for CNN/U.S.
Source: CNN Press Release CNN International’s Zain Verjee will move to Washington, D.C., to report for CNN/U.S., it was announced today by CNN/U.S. President Jon Klein. Verjee, who was born and raised in Kenya and educated in Canada, previously served with CNN International (CNNI) at the network's global headquarters in Atlanta, where she co-anchored CNNI's Your World Today with Jim Clancy, simulcast on CNN/U.S. each weekday.Verjee will continue as a contributor to CNN’s The Situation Room and will report on
other issues around the nation’s capital. She will begin reporting for CNN/U.S. on Monday, April 17.
“Zain brings a global perspective that will be invaluable in reporting national news stories from Washington,” Klein said. “We are all very excited for her to join the D.C. team.”
Since joining CNNI in 2000, Verjee has covered numerous breaking news and world events, such as the India-Pakistan Agra Summit, the conflict in the Middle East, the trial of former Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic, the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Hajj and the war in Iraq.
Previously, Verjee anchored the prime-time news bulletin and compiled, produced and presented documentaries for the Kenyan Television Network. She also hosted The Third Opinion, a political talk show, and freelanced for the BBC, producing several programs including African Perspectives, a documentary on the de-registration of non-governmental organizations after the U.S. Embassy bombings in East Africa in 1998.
Verjee's journalistic efforts extend beyond the broadcast realm. She recently published Live and On the Air, a children's book exploring the experiences of a young girl who moves from rural Kenya to Nairobi to work as a broadcaster. Verjee also has produced successful radio campaigns spreading awareness of HIV/AIDS, road safety and violence against women. Her community efforts include work with Street Children and with Operation Smile.
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