Veteran Radio Personality Edward Kwach is Dead

Edward Carey Kwach, a beloved figure in Kenya’s radio broadcasting landscape for over two decades, passed away on Monday evening while receiving treatment for meningitis at a Nairobi hospital, his family has confirmed.

In a statement released last night, Kwach’s family expressed “profound sadness” at his “untimely passing” on April 28, 2025.

The veteran presenter had been admitted to Coptic Hospital in Nairobi earlier this month with critically low iron and hemoglobin levels that required blood donations, according to fellow media personality Caroline Mutoko who had made a public appeal on behalf of the family.

Kwach, who most recently worked as a talk show host at Urban Radio Kisumu, had built a distinguished career spanning many of Kenya’s top radio stations, including Easy FM, Kiss FM, and Spice FM.

His distinctive voice and engaging on-air personality made him a household name across the country.

“He will be remembered not only for his warmth and humor but also for his exceptional taste in music, which brought joy and comfort to so many,” the family noted in their statement.

“His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew him personally and the many more who connected with him through his work.”

Kwach’s reflections on his own career path earlier this year now stand as a poignant testimonial to his journey in broadcasting.

In January, while advising an aspiring radio presenter, he wrote candidly about the challenges of fame, noting that “there will be a point where you will be the number one, you will have the number one show on radio and on TV.”

The family expressed gratitude for the public’s support during Kwach’s illness, particularly those who donated blood, visited, or kept him in their thoughts.

Funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date.

As news of his death spreads, Kenya’s media fraternity finds itself in mourning once again, having lost a seasoned broadcaster whose voice had become “a trusted and familiar companion to listeners across the country.”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​