- KBC Radio Taifa journalist Edmond Salasia passed away after suffering a lung collapse, sending shockwaves through Kenya’s media community
- Journalist Stephen Mukangai broke the heartbreaking news on Facebook on Thursday, September 10, describing Salasia as a colleague and a brother
- Fellow journalists and fans flooded social media with tributes for the beloved broadcaster, mourning the loss of a recognisable voice at KBC
Kenya’s media fraternity is in mourning following the death of Edmond Salasia, a journalist with KBC’s Kiswahili Service, Radio Taifa, who passed away after his lungs collapsed.
Source: Facebook
The news was shared on Thursday, September 10, by journalist Stephen Mukangai, who confirmed the loss in an emotional Facebook post that has since drawn an outpouring of grief from colleagues, listeners and fans across the country.
What happened to Edmond Salasia?
Salasia was a familiar voice on Radio Taifa, which broadcasts across Kenya on frequencies including Mombasa 100.8, Kisumu 104.5, Nakuru 104.1 and KBC Radio 92.9.
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Mukangai described the passing as deeply painful, noting that words alone fall short of capturing the grief that comes with losing a fellow journalist.
“Your voice, your presence and the memories you created with us will forever remain in our hearts. Sometimes words are simply not enough to express the pain of losing a colleague and a brother,” he wrote, signing off with the message: “Lala salama Edmond Salasya. You will never be forgotten.”
The tribute resonated with many who had worked alongside Salasia or grown up listening to his broadcasts on the national broadcaster.
See the post below:
Netizens weigh in
Fellow journalists and members of the public took to social media to share their condolences.
Here is what some had to say:
Makori Gilbert:
“Makiwa kwa familia, ndugu, jamaa na marafiki. Maulana amjalie pumziko la milele.”
Mathenge Valentine:
“Poleni sana.”
Ian Wabwoba:
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“Poleni.”
Ki Elvis:
“The legend never dies.”
Clinton Sportshub:
“What is life by the way.”
William Shau:
“Wah edmond salasia pole sana.”
Wilson Amakoye:
“Lala salama bingwa wa kipaza sauti.”
Herry Samir:
“Safiri salama.”
The phrase “bingwa wa kipaza sauti,” meaning “champion of the microphone,” captures the esteem in which Salasia was held by those who knew him and his work at KBC.
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TUKO.co.ke also highlighted facts about NTV journalist Josiah Mugo, who died after an illness following years of dedicated service at the station’s Nyeri bureau.
His death prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues and fellow journalists.
Mugo’s unwavering commitment to journalism left a lasting impression on those who worked with him. Tributes on social media reflected the profound impact of his career and the heartbreaking loss felt across Kenya’s media industry.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
