Veteran news anchor Njoroge Mwaura dies

Veteran television news anchor Njoroge Mwaura is dead.

The journalist, who worked for KTN News for a long time, passed away at a Nairobi hospital while undergoing treatment, his family said.

Mwaura became a household name in Kenya for his eloquent news presentation and reporting on major political and socio-economic stories, and was highly regarded in the media fraternity.

He has been mourned as an inspirational figure who mentored many upcoming journalists.

“He inspired so many of us who ventured into news media,” sports journalist Carol Radull wrote on X, while former investigative journalist Dennis Onsarigo described him as an “approachable journalist who was readily available for consultations.”

“The media industry will remember Njoroge as an inspiring media personality who had a deep understanding of the media landscape,” he said.

Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Executive Office of the President in charge of Performance and Delivery Management, said Mwaura “will always be remembered for his exemplary journalism and sharp insights, especially through his iconic segment, "Njoroge's Notebook," where he tackled critical national issues of his time.”

“Alongside Catherine Kasavuli, Njoroge redefined the 9:00 pm news, creating a dynamic partnership that set a gold standard for broadcast journalism in Kenya,” Owalo said, referring to the late legendary news anchor who passed away in December 2022.