Former KTN News Anchor Njoroge Mwaura Dies
Mwaura passed away after developing complications during surgery at a Nairobi hospital.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
Former KTN news Anchor Njoroge Mwaura is dead.
According to his wife Lucy Njoroge who broke the news on Monday, February 24, Mwaura passed away after developing complications during surgery at a Nairobi hospital.
Mwaura, highly regarded for his eloquence and sharp journalism skills, had been hospitalized for a medical procedure. However, complications emerged, resulting in his untimely passing.
The family did not disclose details about the surgery by the time of going to press. The veteran journalist was a well-known figure in Kenyan media, having served as a news anchor at KTN for several years before retiring.
The late former KTN news anchor Njoroge Mwaura. /PHOTO
The veteran journalist was well known for his segment, Njoroge Notebook, where he tackled various national issues. He was widely respected for mentoring many journalists and earned the title The TV Legend.
He began his journalism career as a young news anchor at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) before moving to Kenya Television Network (KTN) during its early days.
At the time, his transition was seen as a significant milestone, as he was among KTN's pioneer news anchors.
Notably, Mwaura had a strong professional relationship with Catherine Kasavuli, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 60. The two co-anchored news for several years in the late '90s and early 2000s.
In 2012, after some time in retirement, Mwaura was called back to KTN to assist during a rebranding phase. He officially retired from broadcasting in 2013, leaving behind a lasting legacy of mentorship and inspiration for future journalists.
Mwaura is the latest high-profile veteran journalist to leave us in this world. Earlier this month, the Kenyan media fraternity mourned the demise of renowned veteran journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela.
Mbotela died at the age of 85 and like Mwaura, he famously graced television screens though it was through his “Je, Huu ni Ungwana?” television show, which started after he joined Voice of Kenya (VoK) which was renamed KBC.
