- He passed away on Sunday morning at a Nairobi hospital after undergoing surgery.
- His wife, Lucy Njoroge, confirmed his passing but did not disclose his illness.
- Mwaura had an illustrious career at KBC and KTN, retiring in 2012.
- He was later recalled to KTN to assist during its rebranding before officially retiring.
Veteran journalist and former KTN news anchor Njoroge Mwaura has passed away at the age of 74.
Mwaura died on Sunday morning at a Nairobi hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. His wife, Lucy Njoroge, confirmed that he succumbed shortly after undergoing surgery, though she did not reveal the specific illness he was battling.
“After the surgery, he did not respond well. He was taken back to ICU and he passed on Saturday night, that is very early Sunday,” she said.
A Distinguished Journalism Career
Mwaura’s journalism journey began as a young news anchor at the national broadcaster, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). He later moved to KTN, where he became one of the station’s pioneering journalists after its establishment.
He worked at KTN until his retirement in 2012. However, due to his vast experience, he was later recalled to the station to assist during its rebranding phase before officially retiring a year later.
Mwaura’s passing marks the end of an era for Kenyan journalism, with colleagues and media professionals mourning the loss of a dedicated and respected broadcaster.
