Addis Ababa, March 18, 2024(Addis Walta) Kenyans are mourning veteran TV journalist Rita Tinina who was found dead at her home in the capital, Nairobi, on Sunday.
Her colleagues at the NTV channel said she was expected to be on duty on Sunday but failed to show up, prompting a wellness check in her house where she was found unconscious.
A police report said no physical injuries were found on her body.
Tinina’s sister told the police that the journalist was epileptic and had been suffering from severe fever in the past week.
The long-serving TV journalist was known for her captivating news features, some of which gripped the country.
President William Ruto eulogized her on X saying “My sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Rita Tinina – a pioneer and a trailblazer in TV journalism.”