Nick Mudimba’s requiem mass took place on April 3 at the Holy Family Basilica, drawing family, friends, and fellow journalists.
The celebrated journalist will be laid to rest in Siaya County. He leaves behind his wife, Winnie Chege, and their nine-year-old daughter, Shanice Minoo.
Winnie, who is expecting their second child this month, shared a heartfelt tribute. She recalled how Nick would gently place his hand on her belly, cherishing every moment with their unborn baby.
Who was Nick Mudimba?
Nick Mudimba, a celebrated sports journalist, passed away on March 23, 2025, at the age of 37. The CGTN senior reporter, who previously worked at KTN and Switch TV, died at his home in Syokimau, Machakos County, on Sunday evening.
He had been battling an illness linked to high uric acid levels and received treatment on Saturday. Reports indicate he was on the mend and even watched the Harambee Stars’ match against Gabon before collapsing.
Mudimba’s untimely death ends a remarkable career in sports journalism. Passionate about the game, he mentored many aspiring sportscasters, leaving behind an enduring legacy.
Was Journalist Mudimba Married?
Nick Mudimba’s memorial mass took place on April 3 at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi, drawing family, friends, and colleagues. Those who spoke at the requiem mass paid heartfelt tributes to the late journalist.
The event’s MC revealed that Mudimba leaves behind his heavily pregnant wife, who is due this month, and their nine-year-old daughter. In an emotional tribute, his wife expressed the depth of her grief.
“With a broken heart, I say goodbye to the love of my life. There are losses that can never be replaced, and losing you is the hardest thing I will ever face. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye—I would never have been. I would give anything for one more moment, one more embrace, but I hold on to the love you so freely gave me.”
She recalled how Mudimba would gently place his hand on her belly, praying for their unborn child’s protection.
To her, he was more than a husband—he was her best friend, confidant, and a true romantic. She fondly remembered how he would drop her off at work and pick her up, always making her feel cherished.
Lang’ata MP’s Tribute to Late Journalist Nick Mudimba
Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, delivered an emotional tribute to his close friend, Nick Mudimba, during the requiem mass.
Jalang’o described Mudimba as a true friend, reminiscing about their shared dreams. He recalled how, in their village, most people pursued careers in medicine and law, and the two had vowed to match their peers in success.
The former radio presenter admitted that Mudimba’s death hit him the hardest, a loss that left him deeply shaken.
