Here is the report as made at Kilimani Sub-County:
KILIMANI SUB-COUNTY
KILELESWA POLICE STATION
OB: 20/17/03/2024 Time: 1430 hrs
SUBJECT: SUDDEN DEATH INCIDENT REPORT
It was reported today at about 1430hrs by one Helen Silau Njaga, c/o 071044xxxx, a Maasai female adult aged 58 years old, the eldest sister of the deceased, that today at about 1045hrs she received a phone call from one Robert Nagila, c/o 07000008xx, who is a colleague of the deceased, informing her that the deceased, Ntanina Yiapan, a Maasai female adult aged 46 years and a journalist who had been working with Nation Media Group, was found unconscious on her bed inside her bedroom in her house at Brooklyne apartments, house no. B6, which is situated along Laikipia Road, Kileleshwa Mr.:bj 549594, about 800m east of the police station.
On arrival at the scene, the sister called in the assistance of emergency medical services whereby the paramedics confirmed that the body was already lifeless. Before death, the deceased was living with her 8 years old daughter namely Mia Malaika and a house help called Nelius Mwihaki Macharia c/o 07169337xx k/f/a aged 36 years old in the same house (.) she was suffering from epilepsy and had five days old severe fever, her health history which was given by the said sister. The scene was visited by stapol and duty officer Kileleshwa, Kilimani Q10, and it was processed by socc standby Nairobi. No physical injuries found on the body, which was moved to Umash morgue for preservation, awaiting autopsy. DCI Kilimani dealing.
A representative for the family asked for privacy while they process the unexpected loss of the journalist.
In a statement released that evening, Tinina’s employer, Nation Media Group (NMG), hailed her as a skilled and seasoned journalist who worked as an output producer at NTV prior to her passing.
She served with a lot of enthusiasm and dedication. She was not just a superb worker but also a kind coworker who will be deeply missed, according to the media outlet.
“The board, management, and employees of NMG would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Rita’s family and friends. We’ll be here for you through this difficult time.
Friends and colleagues in the field have lamented Tinina’s passing, viewing her as a shining example of a journalist who was committed to developing new talent.
She was also known for her extraordinary work ethic and her love of her family and nation.
Her body was brought to Umash Funeral Home in Nairobi, where authorities stated it had no visible wounds.
Tinina’s daughter, age eight, survives her.
