Royal Media Services (RMS) Managing Editor for Radio Robin Njogu has succumbed to Covid-19 .
Just before his death, Njogu was in charge of news at RMS, overseeing
thirteen radio stations.
He served at Capital FM and Nation Media Group, before joining RMS, thereby displaying an illustrious career in the media industry.
RMS Managing Director Wachira Waruru has expressed his condolences to the late Njogu’s family and friends.
On behalf of the company, Waruru issued a statement on Tuesday terming Njogu’s death as a great loss to Royal Media Services and the entire media fraternity.
The statement reads, “I received the news of Robin’s passing with shock and disbelief. Robin was a talented journalist and editor whose firm leadership ensured high quality editorial products across all the RMS radio stations. Known for his gentle demeanour, Robin excelled at developing and keeping great talent within the stations and was always a step ahead of the competition.”
“His passing is a big loss not only to the Royal media family but also to the entire media fraternity in Kenya. His legacy and contribution to the media industry, and radio journalism in particular, will continue to impact many generations after him,” the statement continues.
According to Waruru, Njogu was highly knowledgeable in the context of the media industry and his skills enriched the news agenda of RMS.
The RMS Managing Director added, “He exhibited great understanding of the local news environment and the events that shape it. I enjoyed our regular interactions as I sought his insights into various developments in the country. At the weekly editorial meeting which I chair, Robin’s well thought out perspectives always enriched our news agenda. He was a team player who never tired to reach across departments to meet the company’s goals.”
Deputy President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretaries Farida Karoney and Joe Mucheru are among various leaders who have also expressed their condolences following Njogu’s demise.
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