Friends and family of Rita Tinina have paid their tributes to the late journalist during a memorial service at the Holy Family Basilica.
Rita Tinina died of severe pneumonia on March 17 at her home. Until her demise, Rita worked as an output producer at Nation Media Group’s NTV.
Rita's partner, Robert Nagila, paid a glowing tribute to his late partner, saying her sudden death shattered him.
"The last few days the first question I have received from well-wishers is, how are you doing? As I stand here today, the answer to that question is, I am broken," Nagila started his tributes.
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"We are all here because Rita impacted our lives in a special way. Rita, when our paths first crossed, your beauty, hearty laughter and warm heart touched me. You were also the most stubborn person I ever met. Principled in your beliefs," Nagila added.
Members of the media fraternity also praised her, calling her a reliable friend and a trustworthy person.
“Success, fame and money did not distort who she was at the core. Rita navigated this complex urban maze and flourished almost entirely out of a good upbringing,” Royal Media Services’ Group Editorial Director and Head of Strategy Linus Kaikai said.
“Rita’s journalistic prowess transcends headlines; it wove narratives that touched many hearts, challenged the norms and sparked conversations,” said Ken Mijungu.
