Royal Media and Media fraternity mourn Waweru Mburu

Radio Citizen broadcaster Waweru Mburu, who become famous for his 8:00 Pm radio program – Yaliyotendeka died on Wednesday evening.

Waweru was at the MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi after a long battle with gastric cancer.

Royal Media Service Ltd Chairman Dr SK Macharia, Vice Chair Mrs Gathoni Macharia and Group Managing Director Wachira Waruru condoled with the family. t

Macharia and Waruru termed the death of Mburu as a big blow to Royal Media Services and the media industry.

Mburu had recently declared his bid to vie for Maragua Constituency MP seat.

The radio personality’s programme dealt with socio- and geopolitical issues and was popular across audiences. The 15-minute show ran on weekdays at 8pm, with repeats the following morning at 6.45am.

Friends and fans mourned Mburu with many describing him as a voice for the voiceless.

“To me I ave (have) lost a hero n (and) forever will remember u Waweru Mburu.u always told me that if talk is silver then silence is gold n that has been ur whatups status for a long time now R.I.P,” Gladys Muriithi posted on Facebook.

“R.I.P Waweru Mburu. Sad you had to leave so early. I remember your strong and informed presentation in our M.A classes. So informed were you that you arrested the nation’s attention in your radio programme,” Fred Rodgers Odhiambo said.

On twitter through hashtag #RIPWaweruMburu, his fans expressed their deep sorrow following the sudden death of their fan.