Kenyans Mourn the Death of Senior Standard Group Videographer Rashid Idi

STESHA Posted on 9 months ago 2 minutes read

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Kenyans have been thrown into deep mourning following the death of renowned journalist and senior videographer Rashid Idi of the Standard Group.

According to family members and colleagues, Rashid Idi passed away after a short illness while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.

The family has confirmed his death but requested privacy as they come to terms with the painful loss.

Details surrounding the illness that led to his death have not been made public, with close associates urging Kenyans to respect the family’s wishes during this difficult period.

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The news has sent shockwaves across the media industry, where Rashid was widely respected for his professionalism, dedication, and passion for visual storytelling.

KTN News confirmed that Rashid Idi joined the Standard Group in 2013, where he served diligently as a videographer, contributing to some of the most impactful news coverage over the years.

Colleagues describe him as a hardworking and humble professional who played a critical role behind the scenes in telling Kenya’s stories.

His death comes just days after another loss in the media fraternity, following the passing of KBC Radio Mayienga senior journalist Festus Amino, who was recently laid to rest at his home in Awasi, Kisumu County.

As tributes continue to pour in from journalists, leaders, and Kenyans online, the media fraternity mourns yet another fallen colleague whose contribution to journalism will not be forgotten.