RIP: East FM breakfast show presenter Aleem Manji is dead

Piece by: MANNY ANYANGO
Entertainment

• Manji's funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 9.15 am.

Late East FM Radio host Aleem Manji
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East FM Kenya breakfast show host Aleem Amin Abdul Manji is dead.  The star died on November 12. 

"It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the sudden demise of our breakfast presenter Aleem Manji. We will miss you Aleem. Over 15 years of laughter, warmth, and immense joy," the station said in a statement. 

Manji was described as a calm and lively person who has been on radio for over 15 years. 

"Heaven earned itself an Angel. You have been nothing but an amazing friend, brother, and teammate at East FM. May your soul rest in eternal peace. Let us keep his family, friends, and fellow colleagues in our thoughts and prayers."

Manji's funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 9.15 am at the Aga Khan Complex and Pavilion.

Married to Seema Sarkar Manji for 13 years, the couple is blessed with two children. 

Manji died aged 45 years.

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