Journalist Rita Tinina will be buried next week Wednesday, March 27 in Narok. The service and burial will be at their home, Noosupeni Farm Olokirikirai, Narok starting at 10.00 am. Funeral arrangement meetings are being held at the All Saint’s Cathedral from 5.30 pm. There will be a requiem mass held at Holy Family Basilica on March 25, from 10.00 am.
An autopsy conducted on March 19 revealed Tinina died of severe pneumonia. Speaking from Umash Funeral Home, family spokesperson Timothy Njaga said they were satisfied with the results.
“We had come here to witness the postmortem and it was completed by Dr Ndegwa and the family pathologist. We have been given the results that the late Rita died of severe pneumonia,” he said.
After the news of her demise, several leaders and journalists sent their condolences. President William Ruto condoled with the family of Tinina and described her as a pioneer and trailblazer in Television journalism in the country.
“My sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Rita Tinina a pioneer and a trailblazer in TV journalism. Rest in peace, Rita,” he said.
The Kenya Editors’ Guild said that the departed journalist left a lasting impact in the media space stating that her contributions were invaluable, and have left a lasting impact on the media landscape.
“The Kenya Editors’ Guild is deeply saddened by the passing of Rita Tinina, a distinguished television journalist in Kenya. Until her untimely demise, Rita served as an Output Producer at NTV, showcasing her talent and dedication in the field,” Editors Guild president Zubeida Kananu said.
