- Festus Amimo, the head of Mayienga FM, a station owned by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), has died
- The radio station announced Amimo’s death on Sunday, December 7, in an emotional Facebook post
- Details obtained by TUKO.co.ke revealed that the departed media personality’s body is currently at Nairobi Funeral Home
The media industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of veteran radio presenter, Festus Amimo.
Source: Facebook
The presenter of the Mayienga FM morning show and the station’s head passed away in the early hours of Sunday, December 7.
A colleague who spoke to TUKO.co.ke on condition of anonymity confirmed he collapsed and died.
How did Mayienga FM mourn Festus Amimo?
Mayienga FM confirmed his death in a social media post and described his passing as shocking.
“Breaking news: Mayienga FM mourns head of station, Festus Amimo. It is with profound shock, deep sorrow, and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our Head of Station, Festus Amimo WA,” Mayienga FM announced on Facebook.
It should be noted that Amimo was the chairman of the Jofwambo Welfare Association
According to details revealed by the association, Amimo’s remains are currently at the Nairobi Funeral Home.
“It is with great shock that I convey to you the sudden demise of our chairman, Festus Amimo. As we continue to absorb this shocking news, I ask that we all commit his family, colleagues and ourselves in prayers. Jakom’s remains are at Nairobi Funeral Home, private wing. We are making arrangements in consultation with the family and his employer, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), to transfer him,” read a statement from Jofwambo Welfare Association.
Festus Amimo’s fans mourn him
Following his death, Amimo’s fans are heartbroken, and many are sharing condolences online.
Here are their messages:
Gregory Ochieng:
“Condolences to the family and colleagues.. Poleni sana.. May he rest in peace.”
Ojuka Olang:
“The last time I heard him talk to his sports news counterpart. After doing the usual, he said something that sounded like bidding us farewell. That was last week. And today he is no more. Life….”
Charles Ocham:
“Eih rest well wuod Awasi border… One day, in the fullness of time even death itself will perish”
Emma K’Anjejo
“Was he bidding us bye on his last day at the station?”
Meshack Otichro
“Eiii… Wuod awasi.. What is really happening? How? A gentleman, very humble, very compassionate in his job, very shocking, very sad, no proper words to describe this gentleman, we have lost a great man in our lives.”
Jaro Mkubwa:
“Whaaaat!!! What is not happening in this earth, may his soul rest in peace. so painful.”
When did veteran broadcaster Sammy Lui die?
Separately, Sammy Lui Wangondu, a legendary voice in Kenyan broadcasting and longtime State House master of ceremonies, died on Thursday, October 23.
According to a message from his son, Chris Wangondu, his father died peacefully in the morning.
Source: Twitter
Lui had moved to Subukia, Nakuru county, after leaving Nairobi.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
