- Veteran journalist Herman Igambi died of brain cancer at his home in Trans-Nzoia
- His wife Igambi recounted her health problems, including surgery and a stroke, in an interview with Citizen TV
- In particular, the fallen journalist's career spanned popular media outlets such as KBC, KTN, and Citizen TV.
Veteran journalist and former Executive Editor of Citizen TV Herman Igambi has died after suffering from brain cancer for a long time.
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Igambi, known for his commitment to developing talent and excellence in journalism, died on Monday, December 9, at his home in Burunda, Saboti Constituency, Trans-Nzoia County.
What happened before the death of Herman Igambi?
Family members and close friends gathered to mourn the loss, while his wife, Susan Igambi narrated the challenges they encountered during his illness.
He disclosed that Igambi underwent many operations, including eye and brain surgery, which caused complications that seriously affected his health.
“After leaving work, his health deteriorated, and despite receiving various treatments, he did not fully recover. In August, he suffered a stroke that paralyzed his left hand and made him unable to speak. For four months, he lay in bed, and on the 9th, finally rested,” Susan told in an interview with Citizen TV.
Igambi's career spanned several decades, during which he contributed greatly to the Kenyan media.
He worked for prominent media organizations, including the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), Kenya Television Network (KTN), and Citizen TV, leaving behind a professional and consulting background.
How did Mike Oyier die?
In a separate article, a journalist and former broadcaster of KTN Mike Oyier died while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
Oyier's death shocked many on social media.
Radio announcer Name Kageni took to his social media to mourn Oyier, describing him as a genius and one of the best news anchors Kenya has ever seen.
Rita Tinina dies at her home in Kileleshwa
Another Kenyan journalist whose death shocked many is a reporter from NTV Rita Tinina, who was found dead in her Kileleshwa home on March 17.
Initial reports indicate that he was supposed to be on duty at NTV, where he worked, but he failed to report, prompting the management to go to the house where his dead body was found.
An autopsy report later revealed that the renowned journalist died of severe pneumonia.
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