- Festus Amimo, 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 a touching Facebook post
- Information obtained by TUKO.co.ke revealed that the body of the deceased news anchor is currently at the Nairobi Mortuary.
The media industry has mourned the sudden death of veteran radio presenter, Festus Amimo.
Source: Facebook
Mayienga FM’s morning show host and head of the station died early on Sunday, December 7.
How did Mayienga FM mourn Festus Amimo?
Mayienga FM confirmed his death in a social media post and described his death as mysterious.
“Breaking news: Mayienga FM mourns the head of station, Festus Amimo. It is with great shock, great sadness, and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely death of our Head of Station, Festus Amimo WA,” Mayienga FM announced.
It should be remembered that Amimo was the chairman of the Jofwambo Welfare Association
According to information disclosed by the association, Amimo’s remains are currently at the Nairobi Funeral Home.
“It is with great shock that I inform you of the sudden death of our chairman, Festus Amimo. As we continue to understand this shocking news, I ask that we all pray for his family, colleagues and ourselves. Jakom’s remains are at the Nairobi Funeral Home, a private branch. We are making arrangements in consultation with the family and his employer, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), to relocate him,” read a statement from the Jofwambo Welfare Association.
Following his death, Amimo’s fans are heartbroken, with many sharing their condolences online.
Here are their messages:
Gregory Ochieng:
“I’m sorry to my family and colleagues.. I’m so sorry.. May he rest in peace.”
Ojuka Olang:
“The last time I heard him talking to his sports news colleague. After doing the usual, he said something that sounded like saying goodbye. That was last week. And today he’s gone. Life….”
Charles Ocham:
“Eih lala salama wuod Awasi border… One day, in the fullness of time even death itself will perish”
Emma K’Anjejo
“Was he saying goodbye to us on his last day at the station?”
Meshack Otichro
“Eiii… Wuod awasi.. What exactly is going on? How? A gentleman, very humble, very compassionate in his work, very amazing, very sad, there are no right words to describe this gentleman, we have lost a great person in our life.
Big Jar:
“Whaaaat!!! What is going on in the world, may his soul rest in peace. It is very painful.
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