Omuga Kabisae: KBC Pays Emotional Tribute to Fallen Veteran Broadcaster
- Legendary radio host Charles Omuga Kabisae died following a long illness and Kenyans have mourned him like the legend he is
- Kabisae was famous for his iconic delivery of death and special announcements on KBC radio
- KBC paid tribute to him by sharing a nostalgic throwback video featuring his signature announcement
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It is a sad day for the Kenyan media industry with the death of veteran broadcaster Charles Omuga Kabisae.
Source: Twitter
Kabisae died on Monday, August 11, after a long battle with illness.
He dedicated many years of his career to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), where he became widely known for his distinguished and memorable delivery of death announcements and other special bulletins, known as Matangazo Maalum Na Ya Vifo (death and special announcements).
How did KBC mourn Omuga Kabisae?
KBC has paid a tribute to the fallen media icon.
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The state-owned company took to social media to share a throwback video of Kabisae saying his signature line:
"Yafuatayo ni matangazo maalum pamoja na ya vifo. Kwanza tunaanza na matangazo maalum. Jina langu ni Kabisae Omuga, which translates to (next is special and death announcements. We are starting with special announcements. My name is Omuga Kabisae)."
The signature line was famous in the 90s and early 2000s as Omuga would make special and death announcements on the radio.
KBC used the clip to announce Kabisae's death.
"Veteran broadcaster Charles Omuga Kabisae has died," read the caption.
Kenyans send condolences to Omuga Kabisae's family
Many fans took to the comments section to offer their condolences.
Peter's Daughter:
"Rest in peace Charles Omuga Kabisae, the voice of our days."
blue_king98:
"Rest in peace Papa Omuga kabisae listened to his presentation back in the days."
Lucy Ndigithe:
"Kwani ni bro ya kabogo?"
kamanda wa hizi shuguli:
"Rest in peace Omuga kabisae."
kennjuguna248
"Genz will think hii ni AI, rest in peace legend."
jose.G:
"I remember he also hosted an afternoon music show...mziki wa adhuhuri mziki wa polepole...may the legend rest in peace."
Malenga Wa Jangwani:
"I used to listen to Omuga Kabisae at 1:30 pm, lunch time. This is nostalgic, Rest in Peace Charles."
Lilian Akumu:
"Rem to say hi to my unco Fred Nyongesa Ongalo, may rest in peace."
monkey boys:
"May he rest in eternal peace, sauti yake ilikua ya dhahabu, WAKATI media ilikua imetulia."
F2:
"Matangazo ya vifo usiku saa tatu, gave me sleepless night I used to fear the word vifo.RIP legend."
Lucky:
"Other stations are capitalizing on youtube for livestream na nyinyi mmekaa tu hapo kama madwanzi."
Lilian Mayabi. pesh:
"Pumzika kwa amani,nilipenda sana vipindi zako."
When did Leonard Mambo Mbotela die?
Another icon in KBC broadcasting whose legacy will always be remembered is the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela.
His family reported that Mbotela passed away on Friday, February 7, at 9 am.
At the age of 85, the renowned journalist left behind an extraordinary legacy defined by integrity and excellence in journalism.
Source: Twitter
He is survived by his wife, Alice Mwikali, and their three children: Aida, Jimmy, and George Mbotela.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
