Hilary Ngweno

Another giant of Kenyan journalism has left the stage. Hilary Ng’weno, best known as the founder of the iconic Weekly Review news magazine, passed away on Wednesday after
struggling with a degenerative disease over the past three years.

A short message sent out to his friends and media colleagues announced that the legendary
journalist “died at home in the bosom of his family”.

He died just 10 days after marking his 83rd birthday.

HBN is survived by his widow, Fleur, and daughters Amolo and Bettina.

The family has requested that no visitors gather at his home because of Covid-19 restrictions.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE:

Saturday 17 July 2021 at 2pm. Due to Covid restrictions, this will take place on Zoom. 

You are invited to a Celebration of the Life of Hilary Ng’weno on Saturday 17 July at 2 pm. Please click this link to register and join https://bfaglobal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fL0nXv5cTsOHgQi23pPKsw

CONTRIBUTIONS: 

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Funeral plans will be announced later.