Veteran Journalist Mutegi Njau Passes Away at 67 After Stroke
Njau’s children also shared a tribute, saying, “Dad was an extraordinary man whose generosity, sense of humor, and dedication to his career left a lasting impact on everyone he met.”
By Esther Njeri
Mutegi Njau, a well-known journalist, passed away on June 27, 2024, after suffering a stroke in May 2024, according to his family.
Njau began his career in media in 1979 and joined Royal Media Services in 2006, where he worked as an editor and later co-hosted the Power Breakfast Show with Cheche. He also shared his skills by training journalists in editing, leaving a lasting legacy. Njau worked at Citizen TV for 24 years until his retirement.
Friends and family have taken to social media to pay tribute to the veteran journalist. His friend and co-host, David Makali, expressed his sorrow, stating, “Devastated by the passing of senior colleague, co-host, and panellist Mutegi Njau. May your toil on this earth be rewarded, and your memory last forever among those you mentored and gifted, or who savoured your goodness.”
Njau’s children also shared a tribute, saying, “Dad was an extraordinary man whose generosity, sense of humor, and dedication to his career left a lasting impact on everyone he met.”
Njau also participated in the Global Integrity Project and reported for Kenya for two years, writing about the East Africa region.
The family has requested privacy during this difficult time, and plans for the funeral will be announced soon. May his soul rest in peace until we meet again in heaven. He played his role well.
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