Veteran journalist, John Allan Namu has announced the passing on of his mother.
In a statement, the award-winning journalist announced that his mother, Getrude Muthoni Namu died early in the morning of Friday December 6.
It is reported that Namu’s mother died because of Cancer illness.
Following her demise, colleagues from the media industry and Kenyans at large shared a message of condolences to him and his family.
Journalist Lawrence Kitema condoled with his family saying “Poleni sana ndugu. My heartfelt condolences during these difficult times. May mom’s soul rest in peace.” Kitema condoled.
Kenyans condole with Allan Namu family
Former Radio Maisha Presenter Mwende Macharia said “My condolences Namu,”.
Former BBC news correspondent Ferdinand Omondi shared “My deepest condolences bro.”
Managing Editor at Nation Media Group Oliver Mathenge expressed “My condolences to you and your family. May she rest well.”
NMG Sports Journalist, Benard Ndong’ also conveyed his message of condolences saying “My sincere condolences bro.”
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Economist, Nelson Amenya on his part remarked “Pole sana ndugu. May she fly with the angels.”
Social media X influencer KOT Socha shared “Pole sana ndugu May she rest in eternal peace.”
Another Social media influencer Ace Gitau user added, “Rest well. You gave the world a strong man in John Allan Namu. Pamoja John Allan.”
About the Investigative Journalist
Namu is a co-founder of Africa Uncensored, an independent media house focused on in-depth investigative journalism.
The platform has exposed notable and critical issues of national interest including an exposé on counterfeit fertilizer, a series on street vendors and an investigation on femicide.
Before establishing the Africa Uncensored media company, he formerly worked as an i
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The investigative journalist has won a couple of awards during his career including the 2024 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, journalist of the year Annual Journalism Excellence Awards, CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year Award and the Trace International Prize on investigative journalism.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated studies from the United States International University (USIU).
The award-winning journalist always keeps his family life out of the public limelight, though he is married to Sheena Makena and has four children.
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