The family of Royal Media Services presenter Gladys Kadzo has announced the date and venue for her burial, after the untimely passing of the beloved media personality.
The news was shared through a Facebook post by radio presenter Mkalla Mwambodze, who revealed the burial arrangements to the public.
The post, which circulated widely online, brought the sad news to the attention of colleagues, friends, and fans of the presenter.
Who was Gladys Kadzo?
Gladys Kadzo was a presenter associated with Royal Media Services, one of Kenya’s most prominent media houses, which operates a network of radio and television stations across the country.
She died on August 29 after a battle with lupus, an autoimmune condition that causes widespread inflammation. Kadzo died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Makadara, Mombasa County.
The journalist’s family announced her burial date and venue so that those who wished to pay their last respects could make arrangements to attend.
Family shares burial details
The family’s announcement was made via a public Facebook post, making it accessible to a wide audience beyond close friends and relatives.The journalist’s candle-lighting vigil will be held on Friday, September 11, followed by a burial on Saturday, September 12 at Kaloleni Stage.
The move reflected a common practice among Kenyan families of using social media to reach as many people as possible when sharing news of a loved one’s passing and the subsequent funeral arrangements.
The loss of Gladys Kadzo is a blow to Kenya’s media community, which has in recent times mourned several of its own. Her work at Royal Media Services had earned her recognition among audiences and peers alike.
See the family’s funeral announcement post:
