Former KTN journalist Rita Tinina is dead

The late veteran journalist Rita Tinina. [Courtesy/Linkedin]

Renowned journalist Rita Tinina has died. 

Kilimani OCPD Moss Ndiwa says her body was found at her Kileleshwa home in Nairobi on Sunday, March 17.

The cause of death is yet to be established.

Tinina was a seasoned journalist who previously worked at Standard Group's KTN.

She moved to Nation Media Group's NTV as an editor in October 2023. 

Governor Gladys Wanga, Woman Rep Esther Passaris, Dennis Itumbi, Silas Jakakimba and Lindah Oguttu are among those to have paid tribute to the veteran journalist. 

Safiri salama Rita Tinina. In journalism, you remain a great journalist. Despite representing major stations while I worked for smaller media houses, your humility stood out as we covered events together. I remember how you pushed me to apply for a role at The Voice of America.… — -Dennis Itumbi, CBS (@OleItumbi) March 17, 2024

I am who I am because I stood on her shoulders while at NTV. My T9. Go well my darling. Rita Tinina, the hand that held mine and never let go. I am broken....Rest mami. pic.twitter.com/uuVPtziFRr — Lindah Oguttu aka Mtu ya mjengo (@lindahoguttu) March 17, 2024

Really sad news on Rita Tinina’s passing. My deepest condolences to her family. Rest well Rita pic.twitter.com/cMm3SQQ3gR — Gladys Wanga, E.G.H. (@gladyswanga) March 17, 2024

Saddened to hear about the passing of Rita Tinina, whose voice resonated across Kenya. Her professionalism and dedication to journalism will be greatly missed. Sending my deepest condolences to her family, her friends, and the media fraternity. pic.twitter.com/nAyMMHI8Q0

— Esther Muthoni Passaris (@EstherPassaris) March 17, 2024

Gone too soon….. Rita Tinina a beacon of journalistic excellence, unwavering dedication and passion for storytelling left an indelible mark on the hearts of many. Her exemplary duty to inform, educate, and inspire has touched countless lives, leaving a legacy that will forever… pic.twitter.com/wMaYFLT4jz

— Dr. Isaac Kalua Green (@IsaacKalua) March 17, 2024

Statement on the Passing of Rita Tinina pic.twitter.com/odHqW3L6BZ — Robert ALAI, HSC (@RobertAlai) March 17, 2024

I've received news of TV journalist Rita Tinina, reportedly found dead in her Kileleshwa house - with profound shock and pain.
? All her professional life, she believed in simplicity and courtesy, attributes not known to many top celebrity journos. She kept her private life to… pic.twitter.com/U3YjQY9uEO — Stephen Mutoro (@smutoro) March 17, 2024