{"id":226688,"date":"2025-04-29T11:19:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T08:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=226688"},"modified":"2025-04-29T11:19:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T08:19:06","slug":"veteran-radio-presenter-edward-carey-kwach-dies-at-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/veteran-radio-presenter-edward-carey-kwach-dies-at-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Radio Presenter Edward Carey Kwach Dies at 50"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"347\">Renowned radio personality Edward Carey Kwach has passed away. According to a statement from family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, Kwach died on the night of April 28, 2025, while undergoing treatment for meningitis.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"479\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"479\">\u201cIt is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our cherished son and brother, Carey,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"642\">The family paid tribute to Kwach\u2019s influential career, describing him as a beloved figure whose voice left a lasting impression on airwaves across the country.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"798\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"798\">\u201cHe will be remembered not only for his warmth and humor but also for his exceptional taste in music, which brought joy and comfort to countless people.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"919\">Nick Odhiambo, Kwach\u2019s cousin and a fellow broadcaster at Hot 96 FM, remembered him as a trailblazer in the industry.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1135\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1135\">\u201cWhen he joined radio in the &#8217;90s, it made my dream feel possible. We had a friendly rivalry, and it\u2019s painful to think that some of our shared ideas will never come to life. I\u2019ll keep the dream alive,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1195\">Tributes also poured in from fellow media personalities.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1310\">\u201cHeartbreaking. A colleague and a friend. Rest in peace, Edward Kwach,\u201d tweeted sports broadcaster Carol Radull.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1402\">Spice FM, where Kwach most recently worked, honored his memory with a heartfelt message.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1523\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1523\">\u201cThis is a somber morning for us. We dedicate today\u2019s show to our fallen brother. May his soul rest in eternal peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1608\">Veteran broadcaster Maina Kageni reflected on their personal connection, writing:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1758\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1758\">\u201cOne of the best things to ever happen to me was meeting Edward Carey Francis Kwach. His energy and go-getter attitude certainly rubbed off on us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1848\">Bryan Amulyoto, a colleague, simply wrote, \u201cEdward Kwach, may you rest in peace, Babaa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2054\">Kwach\u2019s death comes shortly after the family made a public appeal for blood donations during his hospitalization. The family extended their gratitude to all who supported him during that difficult time.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2196\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2196\">\u201cWe are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support \u2014 to those who donated blood, visited, and kept Carey in their thoughts and prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2348\">Over the years, Kwach held key roles at several top stations, including Hot 96 FM, Nation FM, Capital FM, Homeboyz Radio, and most recently, Spice FM.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2441\">Details about his funeral and memorial services will be shared by the family in due course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned radio personality Edward Carey Kwach has passed away. According to a statement from family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, Kwach died on the night of April 28, 2025, while undergoing treatment for meningitis. \u201cIt is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our cherished son and brother, Carey,\u201d the statement read. 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