Dr. Ken Walibora died on Friday April 10, 2020 in a road accident along Ladies Road.

Until his passing, professor Walibora was the Director of the Global and Language Studies (GLAS) Centre at Riara University. He also lectured at Riara University’s School of International Relations and Diplomacy.

On his last post on Facebook, he wrote: “I respect all people and look for the best in

others,”

Adding that: It has been his privilege to “straddle the two worlds of academia

and broadcast journalism”

Walibora becomes the fourth journalist to die in a spate of reckless driving. Less than

a month ago, NTV editor Raphael Nzioki died after he was ran over by a speeding matatu in the city centre.

Kenya Editors Guild President Churchill Otieno described Ken as humble

A very sad day for the fraternity of journalists in Kenya. Ken was a fine editor, keen

academic and committed promoter of Kiswahili.

His true humility in greatness

inspired many in our newsrooms and in his broadcasts.

The matatu that killed him

has robbed journalism of a special talent. 

In a  statement, Riara Vice Chancellor said Prof. Robert Gateru, said Walibora  will be remembered as a person full of life, who served with humility.

He showed great respect to all irrespective of status. He was dearly loved and greatly admired by both his students and his colleagues.

His teaching and research work has been outstanding. He has published widely while at Riara, having also spoken in countless conferences, workshops and seminars across the world.

The Riara University community will greatly miss our dear Mwalimu and we commit to ensure that the work he had started in the Global and Language Studies Centre and other initiatives will come to fruition.

May he rest in peace.