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Glowing tribute to journalist Tinina in her final journey

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Former KTN News Reporter Rita Tinina Yiapan was laid to rest at Noosupeni Farm Olokirikirai, Narok County. [John Tiapukel, Standard]

A kind, humble and talented journalist. Those were the running descriptions in tributes at the burial of celebrated journalist Rita Tinina Yiapan at Noosupeni farm Olokirikirai, Narok County, yesterday.

Tinina, who died of severe pneumonia on March 17, was celebrated by her family as a woman of substance and integrity, who was always ready to give a helping hand.

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