Editors, Media Council mourn Njoroge Mwaura

Kenya Editors’ Guild President Zubeidah Kananu celebrated Mwaura for his dedication towards excellence in journalism

by Allan Kisia

News24 February 2025 - 20:30

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MCK termed Mwaura as a true legend and mentor to many journalists, some of whom have gone on to become leading figures in the media industry.
Kananu said Mwaura was an inspiration to the current generation of journalists, some of whom he trained in news reading and presence on the screen.

Kenya Editors’ Guild and the Media Council of Kenya have joined Kenyans in mourning the death of veteran news anchor Njoroge Mwaura.

Kenya Editors’ Guild President Zubeidah Kananu celebrated Mwaura for his dedication and contribution towards excellence in journalism, specifically in news anchoring.

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, the Kenya Television Network, and the entire media fraternity. He was an inspiration to the current generation of journalists, some of whom he trained in news reading and presence on the screen,” she said.

Kananu noted that Mwaura’s last station of service was Kenya Television Network in 2014.

MCK noted that Mwaura was a renowned journalist, admired for his eloquence and mastery of the English language, earning him a prominent place in the profession.

“A trailblazer in prime-time news, he was respected and admired by fellow anchors,” it said.

MCK recalled that Mwaura begun his career began at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) before he moved to the Kenya Television Network.

“At KTN, he hosted the popular segment "Njoroge's Notebook," where he eloquently addressed a wide range of topics, from politics to socio-economic issues,” the council added.

MCK termed Mwaura as a true legend and mentor to many journalists, some of whom have gone on to become leading figures in the media industry.

“He will be remembered for his exceptional work ethic, professionalism and the inspiration he provided to the journalism profession.”

His wife, Lucy Njoroge, who revealed the veteran journalist passed away at a hospital in Nairobi, confirmed Mwaura’s death on February 24.

Mwaura also worked with renowned news anchor Catherine Kasavuli, who passed away in 2022 aged 60. The pair co-anchored together for years during the late 90s and early 2000s.

In 2012, after a brief retirement, Mwaura was recalled to KTN to assist during a phase of rebranding. He officially retired from broadcasting in 2013.

Mwaura's death was the latest high-profile passing of a veteran journalist, coming just days after Leonard Mambo Mbotela passed away after a career spanning six decades.