Standard Media Group journalist Shadrack Mitty passed away on Tuesday night.
Mitty died shortly after midnight at Kenyatta University Referral Hospital, where he was receiving treatment for a blood disease he had suffered from for an undisclosed period.
Mitty, a seasoned educational reporter, covered significant events such as the transition from the 8-4-4 curriculum to the new Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
The media fraternity and education stakeholders joined his colleagues at the Standard Group in expressing their condolences following Mitty’s passing.
Standard Group Broadcast Deputy Editor Ken Mijungu remembered Mitty for his “unquestionable dedication and unrivalled professionalism.
” Mijungu described him as “a friendly team member whose contacts in the education sector made all the difference in our work. He was a good man, a perfect gentleman.”
Former journalist Philip Etale also expressed his sorrow, stating, “Waking up to the sad news of the passing of my friend and colleague in journalism, Shadrack Mitty.
This was one journalist who loved his job. He was dedicated and never shied from asking as many questions as possible to understand the story for informed dissemination to the masses. The media industry has lost a good man.”
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) eulogised Mitty, saying, “It is with deep sorrow that we have learned of the death of Shadrack Mitty of KTN News. Mitty was a talented reporter who always produced balanced, informative stories on education matters.”
Before joining the Standard Group, Mitty worked at QTV for five years, from 2012 to 2016.
