Celebrated Journalist Nick Mudimba has passed away

Celebrated Kenyan journalist Nick Mudimba has passed away.

Reports reaching Mpasho indicate that Mubimba passed away on Sunday evening after collapsing at his home in Syokimau, Machakos County.

The CGTN Africa journalist who had reportedly been sick was with his family at the time he collapsed and passed away.

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Credible sources say Mudimba had been diagnosed with health complications, including high uric acid levels, on Saturday.

After seeking further medical attention on Sunday, he returned home, appearing stronger. Later, he watched the Harambee Stars match against Gabon.

However, after taking his prescribed medication, he fainted and convulsed.

Attempts to save him failed, and he died at home.

His body was eventually moved to a mortuary in Syokimau, where the family is awaiting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Mudimba, a respected journalist, has a storied career in the media field, having previously worked for KTN and Switch TV before joining CGTN Africa as a senior reporter.

Colleagues have praised him as a dedicated professional whose work had a long-term impact.

CGTN Africa, the regional arm of China Global Television Network, is based in Nairobi and handles news coverage across the continent via its bureaus in Lagos, Cairo, and Johannesburg.