Inooro TV presenter Mike Njenga took to Instagram on Monday, October 12, to pay tribute to Leonard Mbugua Kagai.
He posted the moving tribute on the same day Kagai was buried at his family home in Njiku, Kiambu County.
How did Njenga honour Leonard?
Sharing a memorial graphic bearing Leonard’s name and the words Rest in Peace, Njenga wrote:
“My Chairman, my friend may you rest in peace.”
The post, uploaded via his handle @mikenjenga, offered no further details about the nature of their relationship, but the warmth of the words made clear this was no casual acquaintance.
Leonard’s funeral service was held on Monday morning at ACK St Luke’s Muthurwa Church from 10 am, with burial at the family home in Njiku from 2 pm.
He is survived by a wide circle of family, including siblings, children, grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Prior to the funeral, daily meetings had been held at his Njiku home from 5pm.
Tributes pour in for Leonard
Those who knew Leonard beyond his family connection to Njenga painted a picture of a man deeply committed to his craft.
George Gitau, who described a close bond forged at Broadcasting House along Harry Thuku Road, wrote:
“Leonard Kagai was like a brother to me. We hit it off when we met at work place Broadcasting House along Harry Thuku Rd. He ensured TV news was timely. He sat on the editing bench until all clips were in place. My condolences.”
The comment drew attention to Leonard’s behind-the-scenes role in television news production, a contribution that rarely makes headlines but keeps broadcasts running on time.
Other friends and acquaintances also responded to the news with heartfelt messages.
Gladys Njokih commented:
“Pole sana Kwa family 😭😭💔💔”
Ben Mungai wrote:
“My condolences to th family, May God look at you.'”
Benard Mukabwa shared:
“Poleni sana Mungu awatie nguvu ni chef Bernard mukabwa BMM CATERING SERVICES”
Josephnyanjui Mbugua wrote:
“May God Rest His Soul In Internal Peace poleni saana mwalimu.”
Joyce Mbugua added:
“Oh my God whats a sad news my friend baba kagai rest in peace, pole to the entire family.”
The family chose a verse from 2nd Timothy 4:7 to accompany the obituary notice: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
The scripture offered a quiet but powerful close to a life that, by all accounts, touched many people across both family and professional circles.
