Veteran KTN news anchor Njoroge Mwaura is dead.
Mwaura's death was confirmed on Monday, February 24, by his wife Lucy Njoroge, who revealed the veteran journalist passed away at a Nairobi hospital.
According to the wife, Mwaura had gone in for surgery but developed complications before ultimately succumbing to an unnamed ailment.
The veteran journalist was famous for his Njoroge Notebook where he addressed various issues that were affecting the country. Many journalists have praised him for mentoring them as he is referred to as The TV Legend.
Mwaura was also renowned for his eloquence on screen and is widely recognized as a trailblazer who paved the way for many of the prime-time news anchors Kenyans admire today.
He began his career with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) as a young news anchor before transitioning to Kenya Television Network (KTN) when the station was starting out.
At the time, his move was seen as a huge milestone since he was one of the pioneer news anchors at KTN.
Notably, Mwaura also enjoyed a working relationship with Catherine Kasavuli, who passed away in 2022 aged 60. The pair co-anchored together for years during the late 90s and early 2000s.
In 2012, after a brief retirement, Mwaura was recalled to KTN to assist during a phase of rebranding. He officially retired from broadcasting in 2013, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship and inspiration for a generation of journalists.
Mwaura's death was the latest high-profile passing of a veteran journalist, coming just days after Leonard Mambo Mbotela passed away after a career spanning six decades.
Mbotela, famous for the Jee, Huu ni Ungwana radio and TV programme, passed away on Friday, February 7, also at a Nairobi Hospital.
His death was felt nationwide, with President William Ruto describing him as a "gifted and powerful broadcaster whose alluring voice dominated the airwaves with his first-class commentaries." by
