Former KTN Journalist Njoroge Mwaura Is Dead

Former KTN News anchor Njoroge Mwaura has passed away after developing complications during surgery at a Nairobi hospital, his family has confirmed.

His wife Lucy Njoroge says he passed in the wee hours of Sunday morning, hours after undergoing a surgery at Karen Hospital.

Talking to the media, Lucy said that they had moved from Nairobi and had been living in Naivasha, though they had been coming to Nairobi for medical checkups.

She explained that Njoroge was scheduled to undergo surgery, but after the procedure, he did not respond well.

She added that he was taken back to the ICU and passed away on Saturday night, which she noted was very early Sunday morning.

Mwaura’s career in journalism spanned several years, during which he became a household name in broadcast journalism.

He was widely recognized for his articulate news presentation and in-depth reporting on key national and international issues.

His tenure at KTN News saw him cover major political and socio-economic stories, earning him respect among peers and audiences alike.

According to family sources, Mwaura underwent a medical procedure whose complications ultimately led to his demise.

The specific details regarding the surgery and subsequent complications were not immediately disclosed.

His passing has triggered an outpouring of grief from colleagues, friends, and the broader media fraternity.

The veteran journalist retired from the media in 2013, having hosted the successful show Njoroge’s Notebook for over a decade.