Insecurity Concerns As Radio Veteran Fred Obachi Is Targeted Outside Work Premises By Thugs

Veteran Radio Citizen presenter Fred Obachi Machoka, popularly known as “The Blackest Man in Africa,” recently survived a frightening encounter with an urban criminal, highlighting the stubborn wave of opportunist crime in Nairobi. The Roga Roga show host was targeted by a phone-snatching thug right outside the Royal Media Services (RMS) premises.

The alarming incident came to light after his colleague, popular Radio Citizen news anchor Josephat Odipo, surfaced a video clip documenting the near-miss encounter online.

In the undated footage, the iconic broadcaster is seen walking peacefully along the roadside in casual black attire. Within seconds, a suspicious motorist riding a motorcycle passes him, makes a sharp U-turn, and aggressively rides back toward the presenter. The rider’s clear intention was to ambush Machoka and snatch the smartphone out of his hands.

Fortunately, the quick-witted broadcaster anticipated the danger. Machoka reacted swiftly by turning his body away, shielding his device, and effectively ruining the thug’s momentum. Refusing to be a passive victim, the veteran journalist quickly grabbed a stone from the ground and hurled it at the fleeing criminal, who sped away empty-handed.

While Machoka escaped unhurt and kept his property, the brazen daylight attempt right outside a major corporate headquarters serves as a stark reminder for all city residents to remain highly vigilant when using mobile devices near busy roads.

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