Joe Kadhi, a veteran journalist, has passed away.
According to his family, the former managing editor of the Daily Nation and lecturer died at a hospital in Nairobi.
“Sad day; veteran journalist Joe Kadhi has passed on. We have lost a mentor, professional guardian, legendary trainer and a pioneer of the golden generation,“ Royal Media Service Editorial and Innovation Director Linus Kaikai mourned.
Before moving to the United States International University-Africa, where he retired, Kadhi had a respected media career and taught journalism at the Universities of Nairobi and Addis Ababa.
Due to his 20-year career, he was given the lifetime achievement award at the 2015 Media Council’s Annual Journalism Excellence Awards.
He will be buried on Thursday in accordance with the Muslim faith.
