VETERAN JOURNALIST MUTEGI NJAU HAS PASSED AWAY

Mutegi Njau, a former resident analyst on Citizen TV’s ‘Cheche’ power breakfast show, has passed away.

His family stated that Mutegi passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, June 27, 2024, around 7 pm.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our father. He peacefully left us on the evening of June 27, 2024, at 7 PM.”

The family described him as an extraordinary person whose kindness and dedication to his profession left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

“Our father was an extraordinary individual whose kindness, humor, and commitment to his profession had a lasting impact on all who knew him.” read part of the family statement.

MUTEGI NJAU FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The family mentioned that they were still in the process of making funeral arrangements and would share the details within the next day or two. Meanwhile, they appreciated everyone’s understanding and support during this time.

“We are currently in the process of arranging his funeral and will share the details within the next day or two. Your presence would be greatly appreciated as we gather to honour his memory,” the family said.

The family added that during this difficult time, everyone should keep their family in prayers, while also thanking everyone for the continued support and love extended to their dad throughout his life.

“During this difficult time, please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and for the love and friendship you extended to Dad throughout his life,” the family added.

Mutegi’s family mourned him as the foundation of their family and a beloved figure in the community.

“He was not only the foundation of our family but also a beloved figure in our community,” the family stated.”

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MUTEGI NJAU’S MEDIA CAREER

With a long and successful media career, Mutegi worked at top media houses like Royal Media Services.

His journey in media began in 1979, with his passion growing from the days of Kenya’s founding president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.

Mutegi left Nation Media Group in 2005 after 24 years with the media house. Subsequently, he joined Citizen TV in 2006, where he worked until his retirement. Additionally, he served as chairman of the media association review committee.

Mutegi, who mentored many journalists past and present, was known for his attention to detail and mastery of the trade.

MUTEGI’S FORMER CO-HOST DAVID MAKALI REMEMBERS HIM ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Mutegi Njau’s former co-host, David Makali, took to social media to remember him, expressing devastation over the passing of his senior colleague, co-host, and panelist.

Makali hoped that Mutegi’s hard work on this earth would be rewarded and that his memory would endure among those he mentored, gifted, and whose lives he touched with his kindness.

“Devastated by the passing on of senior colleague, co-host, and panelist Mutegi Njau. May your toil on this earth be rewarded and your memory last forever among those you mentored and gifted, or who savored your goodness,” Makali said.