Citizen TV presenter Mashirima Kapombe has left her followers concerned after sharing an obituary announcing the death of 41-year-old James Mwendwa Mbindo.
Mashirima shared the funeral announcement on Thursday, September 3, without adding a caption. The post announced that James died on August 27, 2026, aged 41.
The presenter also accompanied the announcement with Imeniuma Sana, a gospel song by Tanzanian group Zabron Singers.
The song, whose title translates to “It has hurt me so much”, centres on grief, loss and turning to God for strength.
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James Mwendwa's Life and Career
According to the obituary, James was born on April 2, 1985, and died on August 27, 2026.
James was survived by his siblings Charles, Winnie, Jeniffer, Sammy and Carol Mbindo, among other relatives.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
The verse from 2 Timothy 4:7 was used to close the funeral announcement.
James had built a career across Kenya's agricultural and telecommunications sectors.
His professional journey included working for the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), Yu Telecommunications, Airtel Kenya and Telkom.
He most recently worked at MESH.
Funeral Arrangements
Following his death, friends and relatives gathered at Express Lounge in Imara Daima for prayers and funeral arrangements.
His death came just days before the scheduled burial, with family and friends preparing to give him his final send-off.
