KTN’s Ahmed Darwesh Was Deeply Professional, a Visionary and a Creative Journalist.” Raila Odinga Showers Praise on the Late Swahili Anchor

Many hearts were broken after we learned that Ahmed Darwesh has passed away after he was found stock-still in his house at South B.

The news anchor who had been battling diabetes was rushed to hospital and all efforts to revive him were fruitless.

We have all felt the impact of Darwesh’s unexpected death and we are not the only ones. Raila Odinga sent out this statement to the media, expressing sorrow over the anchor’s death

“We retired last night with some very sad news The Standard Group had to share with all of us. Ahmed Darwesh, KTN’s lead Swahili Anchor, had passed on. On behalf of my family and the people of Kenya, I wish to express my very sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Ahmed Darwesh, the Standard Group and media fraternity.” part of the statement read.

He then went on to recognize Ahmed’s work ethic  “The Standard Group has lost a deeply professional, visionary and creative journalist. Kenya has lost an amazing journalist. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Ahmed have lost a dear friend.”

“ No words can adequately express our sadness at Ahmed’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to know and work with him. We will honour his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much, of looking for the truth and expanding the frontiers of freedom. I stand with Mr Darwesh family, the company and staff of The Standard Group at this sad and trying moment.” he concluded.