Colleagues remember Jack Kwemba for his sports reporting and mentorship.
Colleagues remember veteran sports journalist Jack Kwemba as a mentor who helped younger reporters develop their skills.
Veteran Kenyan sports journalist Jack Kwemba died following a road accident involving a motorbike and a cow in Siaya County on Tuesday, November 3.
His death has drawn tributes from colleagues and football fans, who remembered his contribution to sports journalism. Many also celebrated his role in guiding younger journalists during their early careers.
Kwemba worked for several Kenyan newspapers, including the Standard, Kenya Times and People Daily. Most recently, he wrote columns for The Independent, continuing a career that established his reputation in sports reporting.
Colleagues remember Jack Kwemba as a mentor
Radio Citizen sports journalist Torome Tirike was among those who paid tribute to Kwemba. He described the veteran journalist’s death as a major loss to the media industry.
Tirike also remembered Kwemba as his mentor and offered condolences to the family. His tribute recognised Kwemba’s work as a sports writer and media executive.
Meanwhile, Orange Democratic Movement communications director Phillip Etale confirmed the death and recalled Kwemba’s support during his early journalism career. Etale said the senior journalist helped him sharpen his skills and taught him sports reporting.
He also praised Kwemba’s writing and storytelling, remembering him as an outstanding figure in Kenya’s media industry. For Etale, the loss was personal as well as professional: Kwemba had been both a senior colleague and a mentor.
Football fans also shared messages of sorrow, with many describing Kwemba as a sports journalism legend.
