Following the untimely demise of veteran media personality Rita Tinina, the entire media fraternity mourned the celebrated journalist in emotional posts.

The celebrated personality was laid to rest on Wednesday, 27th March 2024 at her family home in Olokirikirai, Narok County. 

Politicians, family members and journalists showed up in numbers at Rita’s home to bid farewell and celebrate the life of the decorated journalist. 

“I sure hope and pray and we are very sure that Rita is dancing with the angels. We pray that she rests in peace and if there are roses in heaven, Lord please, pluck her bunch and hand to Rita,” said a family member.

“Her commitment to work was unparalleled- she was a pillar of strength and a source of comfort to us.”

Smirti Vidyarthi emotional

Smirti knew the potential of Rita Tinina & having been in the media industry for over a decade, she couldn’t keep her cool while reporting on Rita Tinina’s death.

In a video seen by SPM Buzz, Smirti struggles to report on the next news item as she winds up on a report about Rita Tinina’s death.

She breaks down in tears as she says, may Rita rest in peace. The emotion was palpable in Smirti’s voice as she proceeded with struggle to present other news items.

Rita Tinina’s death comes as a shock to the whole country as she was immensely talented in the media. She definitely had something more to offer but her prime time was cut short.