Standard Group Reporter Shadrack Mitty dies receiving treatment at Hospital
By Antynet Ford
The Standard Group Education reporter Shadrack Mitty is dead.
Shadrack Mitty died at the Kenyatta University Referral Hospital minutes past midnight while receiving treatment, his family and the employer said.
He worked at the broadcast section of KTN.
Mitty was a seasoned reporter on the education beat at the organization, having covered key events such as the transition of the new education curriculum to CBC, from the 8-4-4 system, and reported on several KCSE and KCPE examination intakes.
He also covered international matters in education.
Many friends and colleagues condoled him.
Broadcast and Innovation Editor, Kizito Namulanda said he was saddened by the death.
“I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of our colleague Shadrack Mitty. I have known Mitty as a very focused, composed, and dedicated reporter with an unrivaled passion for education stories.” Namulanda mourned.
“We will surely miss him. May the Almighty Lord give his family and friends strength during this difficult moment.” He added.
“The fickleness of life! Today you are here tomorrow you are gone!… Mitty has left us so soon.” Edwin Obuya mourned Mitty.
Standard Group Broadcast Deputy Editor Ken Mijungu condoled Mitty, remembering him as a dedicated individual.
“His dedication was unquestionable, professionalism unrivaled. A friendly team member whose contacts in the education sector made all the difference in our work. He was a good man, a perfect gentleman,” wrote Mijungu.
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His body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy.