Renowned NTV Journalist Rita Tinina is dead.
The seasoned journalist tragically passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Ms Tinina, a current affairs reporter for NTV, was discovered unresponsive in her Kileleshwa residence, Nairobi. Concerns arose when Ms Tinina failed to report for a scheduled assignment preceding the 1:00 PM news broadcast. Unable to reach her by phone, a team from NTV was dispatched to her home, where they made the devastating discovery.
The news of Ms Tinina’s passing has been met with shock by the media community. Nation Media Group (NMG) Managing Director Joe Ageyo has confirmed her death to employees. Mr Ageyo relays that Ms Tinina appeared healthy the previous day. The cause of Ms Tinina’s death remains under investigation. Authorities arrived at the residence to transport her body to the mortuary where a full examination will be conducted.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues who remember Ms Tinina fondly. Former KTN News anchor Lindah Oguttu voiced her deep sorrow. Ms Oguttu, mentored by Ms Tinina during their time together at NTV, credited her success to Ms Tinina’s guidance and support. The media personality boasted over a decade of experience in journalism. She began her career with NMG before moving to KTN News in 2012. In October 2023, she returned to NTV. Ms Tinina was a mother of one girl.
When I first heard the…
When I first heard the breaking news of Rita’s death, I thought the announcer said Ruto and in a flash, I thought “Dharmaraja”, the Hindu god of death finally came to rescue Kenyans.