Veteran journalist
Waweru Mburu, famous for his show ‘Yaliyotendeka‘ on
Radio Citizen, died on Wednesday at MP Shah hospital in
Nairobi.
The veteran broadcaster
is reported to have succumbed to cancer related complications.
The Royal Media Service
confirmed the death on its website and on the news bulletin on
Citizen TV shortly after.
“Royal Media Service
Ltd Chairman Dr SK Macharia, Vice Chair Mrs Gathoni Macharia and
Group Managing Director Wachira Waruru condoled with the family
terming Mburu’s death as a blow to Royal Media Services and the
media industry,” the announcement on Citizen Digital
explained.
Waweru Mburu rose to
celebrity status for his pithy commentaries on his show
‘Yaliyotendeka‘, that ruled the airwaves for more than a
decade.
The show earned him
admirers, critics and an almost unrivalled audience in radio.
He was also a panelist
on “Cheche Show“, a weekly political talk show on
Citizen TV.
The hoarse voiced
presenter, whose unique narration style earned him popularity, was
rumoured to be on the verge of joining politics.
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