On September 28, 2016 – Renowned radio host Waweru Mburu who graced our radio every Monday with his controversial popular series ‘Yaliyotendeka’ dies at MP Shah Hospital on the evening of Wednesday, after a long battle with gastric cancer.It is said he had been flown to India for treatment but returned and was admitted at MP Shah Hospital.
Things you didn’t know about Waweru Mburu Biography.
#Education
Waweru Mburu went to Emusire Boys High School in Kakamega and later proceeded to University of Nairobi where he studied Development Communication.
#Background
Mburu, Head of Radio Citizen at Royal Media Services, is a veteran journalist who formerly taught Kiswahili before joining the media. Mburu had served Royal Media Services for many years and was among pioneers in radio commentary.
#Politics
Waweru Mburu was probably the most controversial radio personality in Kenya when it comes to matters politics.The radio personality’s programme dealt with socio- and geo-political issues, and was popular across audiences. He has had run in with different people over his divergent views on how matters are run in the country.
Mburu had recently declared his bid to vie for Maragua Constituency MP seat.
#Quotes
For a comprehensive look at your dailies, tune in to #PowerBreakfast with #MutegiNjau and #WaweruMburu pic.twitter.com/HWCAyLFfgu
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) June 17, 2015
An accomplished and avid communicator, sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues #WaweruMburu pic.twitter.com/AWzFuLaY31 — Workshops (@iris_coaching) September 29, 2016
Rest in peace #WaweruMburu @RadioCitizenFM Big loss. Lkini yote ni mipango ya Mungu. pic.twitter.com/CSuLs2LW2I
— mkalla mwambodze (@mmkalla) September 29, 2016
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Comment:it wl take us long to get another waweru mburu. R.I.P
To God we belong to.Hi we ruturn;may His soul rest in eternal
Comment:Waweru we loved you very much BT my worry is where will we get another presenter like you..•?
Comment:rest in peace Waweru
we meet to part n part to meet,,,, mburu we will meet again,_,,,
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This man was brave of informing kenyans on issues eating our society it will be long to get another waweru mburu who was to us a mentor,informer and a father figure, #rest in peace waweru mburu
Comment:REST IN PEACE WAWERU BURU We will live to remember you
Comment:R.I.P waweru
Comment:You are in our hearts, and there you will stay and be remembered every day. Forever we will think of you, we will miss you and will forever love you. Rest in Eternal Peace Waweru
Mburu though Kenya needed you most.
Comment:Mambo ya Jalali hufanyika kama anavyopenda nakumbuka kama ilivyokuwa kawaida yake kama ibada mwendazake mburu msikilizaji wangu……Mungu mwenye kutuumba aiweke roho yake mahala pema peponi makiwa aila yao.
Comment:You really touched our minds as well as our hearts in terms of telling the truth and great advices. Safiri salama, May GOD rest you in PEACE. THANKS
Comment:waweru sisi wanyonge tutakumiss may ua soul rest in peace
Comment:R.i.p waweru mburu we shall miss you forever
Comment: May God Rest His soul In Eternal Peace. May God Empower His Family
RIP BROTHER WAWERU MBURU
May God be with him. He was my mentor and I am about to stand in for YALIYOTENDEKA.