Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) is in mourning following the sudden death of veteran radio presenter and Head of Radio Mayienga, Festus Amimo. The seasoned broadcaster, renowned for his commanding voice and captivating on-air style, passed away under circumstances that have left colleagues, listeners, and the Kenyan media fraternity in shock.
Preliminary reports indicate that Amimo, a household name in western Kenya and beyond, died in a hotel room in Kisumu. Sources close to the matter confirmed he was in the company of a female colleague at the time of his passing. The woman, identified in media and social media circles only as “Juicy,” is reportedly married.
Unverified accounts circulating widely on social media allege that Amimo collapsed during an intimate encounter, with some claims suggesting the possible use of sexual enhancement substances. However, law enforcement authorities and KBC management have yet to release an official statement confirming the exact cause of death, emphasizing that investigations are still ongoing.
KBC Acting Managing Director Paul Macharia expressed profound grief in a brief internal memo to staff, describing Amimo as “a dedicated professional who served the corporation and the nation with distinction for decades.” Colleagues at Radio Mayienga remembered him as a passionate journalist, a strict but inspiring mentor to upcoming presenters, and a voice that connected deeply with millions of listeners across the Luhya-speaking regions and beyond.
Tributes have poured in from across the industry, with many highlighting Amimo’s authoritative delivery, sharp interviewing skills, and unwavering commitment to community-oriented broadcasting.
The sudden loss has sparked widespread conversation online, with fans and fellow journalists expressing both sorrow and disbelief at the circumstances surrounding his death.
An autopsy is expected to establish the precise cause of death. Police in Kisumu have cordoned off the hotel room as investigations continue.
Festus Amimo’s death leaves a significant void in Kenya’s public broadcasting landscape, where he spent much of his career shaping radio journalism in the western region. Further details will be provided as soon as official confirmation is received from relevant authorities.