[PHOTOS] Family, friends hold requiem mass for Michael Oyier

In Summary

Oyier died on Sunday, April 21, at a Nairobi hospital following what the family said was a stroke.
He had a successful career in journalism spanning over a decade despite having studied Psychology and Management at university.

by PERPETUA ETYANG

01 May 2024 - 16:34

The casket bearing the remains of the late Journalist Michael Oyier during the requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on May 1, 2024.
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Family and friends of former KTN news anchor Michael Oyier gathered at the All Saints Cathedral for a requiem mass ahead of his send-off.

Oyier died on Sunday, April 21, at a Nairobi hospital following what the family said was a stroke.

He will be buried on Friday, May 3, at their home in Homa Bay county.

A fundraiser was held on Tuesday at All Saints Auditorium from 5-7 pm.

Brothers to the late Journalist Michael Oyier follow proceedings during a requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on May 1, 2024.
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Oyier, born in 1975 to the late Alfred and Linet Oyier, was the second-born son among five siblings.

He had a successful career in journalism spanning over a decade despite having studied Psychology and Management at university.

Family and friends of Journalist Michael Oyier follow proceedings during a requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on May 1, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE

Oyier started at Capital FM before moving to KTN where he had an illustrious nine-year stay before quitting in 2012 to practice counselling, his first passion.

Oyier leaves behind two daughters.