Lindah Oguttu pens heartfelt eulogy to late colleague Rita Tinina

• Lindah and Rita worked at NTV together in the early 2010s. 

Rita Tinina
Image: X

Prominent media personality Lindah Oguttu has written a short and poignant message remembering her former colleague, the late Rita Tinina.

In her post on X, Lindah recounted the important role Rita had played during her nascent years in media.

"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," read the KTN news anchor.

Lindah Oguttu
Image: Linkedin

Kenyans where quick to condole with her on the passing of one of Kenya's greatest media talents.

Read some comments below from 

LutomiaMGodfrey Hamko serious jamani… what’s not happening? The Maiden girl is gone. How? So painful indeed…

marto254_ May she rest in peace

PillowsAndDuvet Condolences to friends and families

PeteroMaina· Pole sana . May her soul rest in peace

KennedyWandera_ This is quite shocking

ItsKyuleNgao My condolences

MjengoKE Rest In Peace Rita Tinina

Nsyntei I’m so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace

Lazooj RIP Tina Tinina

NyaSiayaBarding Rest in peace Rita..

Adele_lide She really had a smooth nice voice. RIP champion

WanjohiRG Sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace

On Sunday, March 17th, 2024, tragedy struck as Rita was found lifeless at her residence in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.

Expected to be present at NTV for work, her absence prompted concern among management, leading them to investigate her whereabouts.

Upon reaching her home, they were met with the heartbreaking discovery of her untimely passing. The circumstances surrounding her death remain unknown, awaiting official scrutiny by the authorities.

Rita Tinina's illustrious journalism career spanned esteemed positions at both KTN and NTV, culminating in her return to Nation Media Group's NTV in October 2023 following her tenure at Standard Group Limited.

Renowned for her exceptional reporting prowess, Rita earned widespread recognition and praise from viewers across the industry.

Armed with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the University of Nairobi (UoN), she navigated the complex media landscape with grace and proficiency.

May she rest in peace.

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