Mwaura’s death was confirmed on Monday, February 24, by his wife Lucy Njoroge, who revealed the veteran journalist passed away at a Nairobi hospital.
Mwaura’s wife detailed that he had gone in for surgery but developed complications before ultimately succumbing to death.
Veteran journalist was famous for his Njoroge Notebook where he addressed various issues that were affecting the country. Many journalists have praised him for mentoring them as he is referred to as The TV Legend.
Mwaura was is known for his eloquence on screen and is widely recognized as a trailblazer who paved the way for many of the prime-time news anchors Kenyans admire today.
He began his career with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) as a young news anchor before transitioning to Kenya Television Network (KTN).
In 2012, after a brief retirement, Mwaura was recalled to KTN to assist during a phase of rebranding.
He officially retired from broadcasting in 2013, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship and inspiration for a generation of journalists.
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