10 September 2023

• Cardovillis was employed at Capital FM and had a passion for sports and was scheduled to report for work on Saturday afternoon, according to station staff.

• The cause of his death is yet unknown, according to the police.

The media fraternity is still mourning Sports Journalist Sean Cardovillis. He was a man loved by many thanks to his friendly nature.

Below are things you did not know about him

Sean Cardovillis was 51
Began his career at Capital FM
Had a Business Administration, International Business Degree from USIU
Lost his mum in 2015.
His only sister died in Maritza died in 1998
Joined NTV after working at Capital FM for 17 years
Had more than 20 years of experience in radio and TV.
He lived alone at the time of his death
Worked for Capital FM, Standard Group PLC, and Nation Media
Worked at Paradise FM in Seychelles
Won the 2007 BBC Africa Radio Award for sports
In 2007 he won the CNN/Multichoice African Journalist of the Year Awards
Left NTV in 2020
Returned to Capital FM in June 2023 after 18 years
Was scheduled to interview Kipyegon, a multiple Olympic and world winner before his death
Passed away at his house along Rhapta Road in Westlands, Nairobi.