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Mary Njambi Koikai, better known as Fyah Mummah Jahmby to her fans, died at the Nairobi Hospital on Monday at around 9 pm.
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The popular radio host and Reggae DJ, 38, succumbed to endometriosis which had tormented her for over two decades.
CNN international correspondent Larry Madowo will make a comeback on The Trend show Friday night in a special edition to pay tribute to the late celebrated Reggae MC Njambi Koikai.
Madowo made the announcement Friday saying “if it is Friday, you know it is”.
“I’m back hosting The Trend live for one night only to celebrate the life of Jahmby Koikai,” he posted on his Instagram page.
NTV confirmed the reports with a post announcing the special edition of the show with the lineup of other guest appearences.
“Tonight we are doing the show in a special way. Tune in at 8 pm as we take you back to where it all started. The Top Trending Talkers are celebrating Jahmby in a special way,” NTV said.
Njambi was a former panelist on the show currently hosted by Amina Abdi Rabar.
Madowo last hosted the show on June 23, 2017, when he announced his departure before joining the BBC.
"A few weeks ago, I informed the team that I had decided to leave The Trend with Larry Madowo. We've had a great run but it's time to move on," he said hours before he went on set to formally announce his exit.
Besides Larry, former panelists Ciru Muriuki, Jeff Mote and Anita Nderu will feature on the special edition as guest hosts alongside actress Cindy Ogana and content creator Eddie Butita.
Mary Njambi Koikai, better known as Fyah Mummah Jahmby to her fans, died at the Nairobi Hospital on Monday at around 9 pm.
The popular radio host and Reggae DJ, 38, succumbed to endometriosis which had tormented her for over two decades.
Endometriosis is a condition associated with menstruation where tissue similar to the lining of the womb develops in other areas of the body, including the fallopian tubes, pelvis, bowel, vagina and intestines.
Symptoms include severe to debilitating pain often in the pelvic area, fatigue, and heavy periods.
Njambi said she started experiencing the symptoms at the age of 13 but it took 17 years for a proper diagnosis to be made.
“I want to tell women and girls that period pain is not normal,” she said in a previous interview as she urged women who experience pain during menstruation to seek medical attention.
Njambi said her endometriosis was rare as it developed in other parts of the body including teeth and lungs which collapsed severally forcing her to undergo a series of surgeries.
On Wednesday night, KBC also carried a special edition on the Reggae show The Rave to pay tribute to Njambi.
The Reggae DJ started her career at the national broadcaster where she had a segment on the defunct Metro FM.