Rita Tinina

2024 - 3 - 19

NTV Journalist Rita Tinina's Mysterious Passing: A Tribute to a Media Icon

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A heartbreaking tribute to the late NTV journalist Rita Tinina reveals the legacy of a gentle giant in the media industry. Find out more about her life and her sudden death.

NTV journalist Rita Tinina's sudden passing has shocked the media industry. Police suspect that she passed away in her sleep, possibly due to complications from epilepsy and a severe fever. Despite her professional achievements, Rita was known for her humility and drama-free life. Colleagues and friends, including CS Owalo and Joe Ageyo, have expressed their condolences and shared touching tributes to honor her memory.

Joe Ageyo, Editor-in-Chief of Nation Media Group, remembered Rita Tinina as a remarkable journalist and a dear friend. Her body was discovered in her Kileleshwa apartment after she failed to show up for work. The cause of her death remains uncertain, leaving the media community in mourning over the loss of such a talented individual.

In a heartfelt message, CS Owalo extended condolences to Rita Tinina's family and friends, highlighting her significant contribution to journalism. Despite the grief, her legacy as a dedicated and professional journalist lives on. Joe Ageyo's insights into working with Rita twice shed light on her exceptional skills and the impactful stories she covered throughout her career.

Rita Tinina's untimely death has left a void in the media landscape, emphasizing the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. Her colleagues and the public remember her as a compassionate and talented journalist who made a lasting impact on the industry.

NTV journalist Rita Tinina dies (Business Daily)

Police said Ms Tinina is suspected to have passed on in her sleep. "She was suffering from epilepsy and had a five-day-old severe fever, according to her health ...

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The Rita Tinina I knew: Elegy for a gentle giant (Daily Nation)

In spite of her impressive professional achievements and profile, Rita kept her feet firmly on the ground, and her life free of drama.

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CS Owalo Condoles family of Journalist Rita Tinina โ€“ Kenya News ... (Kenya News Agency)

Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends, Nation Media ...

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Elegy for a gentle giant! Joe Ageyo's glowing tribute to Rita Tinina (The Star, Kenya)

Tinina's body was found at her Kileleshwa apartment on Sunday after she failed to report to work.

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NTV Kenya: Joe Ageyo: The Rita Tinina I knew (NTV Kenya)

Some 24 hours ago, I received the tragic news of the passing of my friend and colleague, Rita.

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Joe Ageyo: Why I hired Rita Tinina twice & big story she was ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

Nation Media Groups Editor-in-Chief, Joe Ageyo, has shared his profound experiences with the late Rita Tinina, painting a picture of a journalist whose ...

Kenya: NTV Journalist Rita Tinina Found Dead in Her House in ... (AllAfrica.com)

Rita's body was discovered in her house in Kileleshwa on Sunday afternoon but there was no immediate confirmation on the cause of her death. Her colleagues at ...

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On the radar: Autopsy planned for late journalist Rita Tinina (The Star, Kenya)

Tinina was found dead on Sunday morning in her room by her house girl, along Laikipia Road In Kileleshwa, Nairobi. โ€ขPresident William Ruto will on Tuesday ...

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Autopsy on journalist Rita Tinina shows she died of severe pneumonia (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 - An autopsy conducted on NTV journalist Rita Tinina showed that she died of severe pneumonia. According to family spokesperson ...

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Basett Buyukah: The Rita Tinina I will never forget (nation.co.ke)

T9 was my number one fan, often texting and sending encouraging messages.

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Journalist Rita Tinina died of severe pneumonia- Autopsy (The Standard)

The autopsy was conducted by government pathologist Dr Peter Ndegwa. โ€œWe have been told that Rita died of severe pneumonia and we are satisfied with the results ...

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NTV journalist Tinina died of severe pneumonia - autopsy (The Star, Kenya)

Speaking from Umash Funeral Home, family spokesperson Timothy Njaga said they are satisfied with the results.

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Autopsy reveals Rita Tinina died of severe pneumonia (K24 TV)

Addressing the press from Umash Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the family spokesperson, Timothy Njaga, confirmed that the autopsy was conducted by ...

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Journalist Rita Tinina died of severe pneumonia- Autopsy (The Standard)

The autopsy was conducted by government pathologist Dr Peter Ndegwa. โ€œWe have been told that Rita died of severe pneumonia and we are satisfied with the results ...

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Rita Tinina's Cause of Death Confirmed as Severe Pneumonia ... (nairobiwire.com)

At Umash Funeral Home on Tuesday, family spokesperson Timothy Njaga announced that a postmortem revealed that the late journalist Rita Tinina succumbed to ...

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Rita Tinina died of lung infection, post-mortem exam reveals (nation.co.ke)

Timothy Njaga (centre), family spokesperson of the late NTV journalist Rita Tinina, briefing the media after a post-mortem to determine the cause of Rita's ...

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Rita Tinina: A beacon of integrity and mentorship (Daily Nation)

Rita's greatest legacy lies not in her bylines or awards, but in the lives she touched.

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Investigative journalist John Namu pays glowing tribute to Rita Tinina (Nairobi News)

Acclaimed journalist John Allan Namu has paid a glowing tribute to the late Rita Tinina, remembering her fondly for her exceptional qualities and unwavering ...

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Colleagues eulogise Rita Tinina as humble, dedicated journalist (The Standard)

Rita Tinina was a magnet that attracted colleagues. And for this reason, she had a pet name for her colleagues.

Joe Ageyo: The Rita Tinina I knew, an elegy for a gentle giant (Daily Nation)

While many have eulogised her as an exceptional journalist, which she undoubtedly was, it was Rita the person who left the greatest impact on me.

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