[PHOTOS] Tears as friends, family mourn journalist Jeff Khaemba

His colleagues described Khaemba as a journalist who was dedicated to his craft.

In Summary
  • Khaemba was a political affairs producer at K24, a position he had held for one year and eight months. 
  • Roots party leader George Wajakoya, Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris, and Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi were among those who attended.
All Saints Cathedral Apostle Patrick Barasa conducts prayers for the family during the requiem mass of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
All Saints Cathedral Apostle Patrick Barasa conducts prayers for the family during the requiem mass of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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It was a sombre mood as family and friends gathered at the funeral service of Jeff Dennis Khaemba who worked at K24 TV as a political Affairs producer.

The media fraternity too was not left behind as they gathered at All Saints Cathedral to honour their colleague.

Khaemba having built a legacy of good rapport with big names in the country, key leaders attended the service to pay their last respects.

Roots party leader George Wajackoyah, Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris, and Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi were among those who attended.

Khaemba passed away last month at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)  after being discharged from the same facility two days before his death. 

The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's sister Sharon Khaemba views the body of her late brother Jeff Khaemba during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's sister Sharon Khaemba views the body of her late brother Jeff Khaemba during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's mother consoled after she viewed her son's body during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on November 9, 2023
The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's mother consoled after she viewed her son's body during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on November 9, 2023
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The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's colleague's Naaman Busara, Sarafina Robi and Millia take a photo op during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's colleague's Naaman Busara, Sarafina Robi and Millia take a photo op during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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Pall bearers escort the body of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
Pall bearers escort the body of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's close Family members during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's close Family members during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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Mourners view the body of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
Mourners view the body of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's close Family members during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's close Family members during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's media collegues Noreen Wambui, Annette Wambulwa and Mercy Mumo, take a photo during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
The late journalist Jeff Khaemba's media collegues Noreen Wambui, Annette Wambulwa and Mercy Mumo, take a photo during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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The late Jeff Khaemba's wife Gladys Cherono is consoled by Nairobi Women rep Esther Passaris as family members view the body during the requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
The late Jeff Khaemba's wife Gladys Cherono is consoled by Nairobi Women rep Esther Passaris as family members view the body during the requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Khaemba was a political affairs producer at K24, a position he had held for one year and eight months. 

According to his LinkedIn profile, he has worked in various media houses, gaining experience in various media fields.

In August 2012, he joined Radio Mambo as a field reporter before proceeding to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) FM as Head of News in May 2014.

Khaemba later joined Ebru TV as a reporter in January 2022, where he honed his craft in field reporting. Months later, he joined Mediamax Network as a political affairs producer.

His burial will be on Saturday.

Mourners attend the requiem mass of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba at requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
Mourners attend the requiem mass of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba at requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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Journalists Agnes Nonsizi and Ben Kirira follow through the program of the requiem mass of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
Journalists Agnes Nonsizi and Ben Kirira follow through the program of the requiem mass of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
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Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi and Nairobi women rep Esther Passaris during the requiem mass of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi and Nairobi women rep Esther Passaris during the requiem mass of the late journalist Jeff Khaemba at All Saints Cathedral Nairobi on November 9, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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