Veteran KBC journalist Festus Amimo is dead
Renowned Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) journalist Festus Amimo is dead.
Renowned Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) journalist Festus Amimo is dead.
Amimo, who headed KBC’s Dholuo radio station, Mayienga FM, passed away on Sunday, December 7.
In a statement, Mayienga FM announced Amimo’s death, saying it was shocking.
“It is with profound shock, deep sorrow, and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our Head of Station, Festus Amimo,” the radio station stated.
Amimo was also the Chairperson of the Luo Journalists Association until his passing away.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo mourned Amimo as a warm soul whose kindness and humility touched everyone.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend, Festus Amimo. Festus was a warm soul, a steady presence, and a true friend whose kindness and humility touched everyone around him.
“Until his passing, he served with great dedication as the Head of KBC Dholuo – Mayienga Radio and Chair of the Luo Journalists Association, where his leadership and passion for storytelling shaped countless voices and strengthened the profession. As we mourn him, I hold his family, friends and all who loved him in my thoughts,” Omollo stated.
Siaya Governor James Orengo eulogized Amimo as a calm, collected, and gifted journalist, noting that his death is a significant loss to the media fraternity.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Festus Amimo of Mayienga Radio. A calm, collected, and truly gifted soul whose loss is a heavy blow to the entire media fraternity.
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“Your sessions on air were exceptional, marked by grace, depth, and unwavering respect for every guest who sat across from you. Shine on your path, my good friend, Wuod Awasi. Your voice and spirit will be dearly missed,” Orengo stated.
Energy cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi remembered the late Amimo as a consummate and charismatic media personality.
CS Wandayi extended his condolences to Amimo’s family, friends, and professional colleagues.
“I am devastated by the news of the untimely demise of Festus Amimo, the Head of KBC’s Nayienga FM Station. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and professional colleagues. Festus was a consummate and charismatic media man. He was a dependable ally. R.I.P Wuod Awasi,” Wandayi stated.
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