Managing Director of Gina Din Group and former radio presenter Lorna Irungu – Macharia has died from Covid-19 complications.
Lorna, worked at Nation FM as a radio presenter and at KTN Kenya as host of the Omo Pick A Box show.
She bravely battled Lupus for two decades.Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system of the body becomes hyperactive, attacking normal, healthy tissue.
She was vocal about the disease as she underwent several kidney transplants. Lorna leaves behind her daughter and husband Edwin Macharia.
Several celebrities and government officials took to Twitter to share their condolence messages.
“It is with great sadness that I have learnt of the passing on of Lorna Irungu. Lorna was a good friend and a true professional in the media and communications field. May her soul rest in eternal peace," Tourism CS Najib Balala wrote on Twitter.
“Farewell Lorna Irungu, you were a pacesetter and a jolly, bubbly soul. Memory is reserved for such as you. You surely shall be missed. Devastating," David Makali, a veteran journalist said.
“I will remember you for the warm hospitality you accorded me during Pres. Obama’s luncheon in Kogelo. Devastating indeed. Rest with the angels Lorna Irungu," Suzanna Owiyo, a renowned musician and UNEP Ambassador wrote.
Lorna joins the list of journalists who have succumbed to COVID-19 in the past one month. They include Winnie Mukami (formerly of NTV), Robin Njogu (Royal Media Services), Dr. Patricia Wawira Njuki (International Organisation for Migration) and Chebet Karago (formerly of Nation).
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