The late NTV journalist Rita Tinina will be laid to rest in Narok County on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
This information was released through a WhatsApp group opened by her family and friends.
A requiem mass will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024, at a venue to be announced.
Rita’s lifeless body was discovered at her residence at Brooklyn Springs Apartments in Kileleshwa, Nairobi on Sunday, March 17.
The journalist was supposed to be on duty at NTV to prepare for the 1 pm bulletin but failed to report for work, causing concern among her colleagues.
Rita’s death was attributed to severe pneumonia, according to the results of an autopsy conducted on Tuesday, March 19.
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Speaking on behalf of the family at Umash Funeral Home, spokesman Timothy Njaga expressed satisfaction with the autopsy results which confirmed the cause of death.
“We came here to witness the post-mortem conducted by Dr Ndegwa and the family pathologist. We were given the results that the late Rita died of severe pneumonia,” he said.
Njaga also appealed for privacy and respect for the grieving family at this difficult time.
“We should remember that there is a family that is affected,” Njaga urged.
Meetings will be held at All Saints Cathedral from 5.30 pm today and further details on funeral plans will be announced later.
Rita, 46, is survived by her nine-year-old daughter.
She rejoined NTV in October 2023 after working as a senior reporter at Standard Group’s KTN.
On Monday, March 18, 2024, Nation Media Editor-in-Chief Joe Ageyo paid tribute to Rita Tinina in a condolence message full of warm memories of a friend and colleague.
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Describing Rita as a gentle giant, he revealed that Rita was set to make her television debut in October 2023 after joining NTV.
“This week, Rita was due to complete a special report that would have marked her on-air debut since rejoining NMG in October last year. She had also offered to help me put together a story I was working on,” Mr Ageyo revealed.
May her soul rest in peace.
