The family of the late Kenyan journalist Kyalo Mbobu has marked the first anniversary of his death, remembering him with affection and grief. Relatives said they still feel his absence deeply, according to a report by the-star.co.ke.
The Star’s coverage, published on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, quotes family members expressing how much they miss his presence in their daily lives. They specifically noted longing for his voice and his smile, which remain vivid memories a year after he died. The report does not specify the date or circumstances of Mbobu’s death, nor his age or place of work.
Mbobu was a journalist whose work touched those closest to him, and the family’s public reflection highlights the personal toll that comes with losing a loved one in the media profession. The Star’s piece focuses on the emotional weight of the anniversary rather than on his career achievements, offering a glimpse into how his relatives continue to cope.
The report comes as friends and colleagues in Kenya’s journalism community may also be remembering Mbobu, though the Star article centers on the family’s private commemoration. No public memorial events or tributes from media organizations were mentioned in the available material.
As the family moves past this first-year milestone, the question is how they will keep his memory alive in the years ahead. For now, their words make clear that the grief remains fresh, even as time passes.
