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

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

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

In-pictures01 May 2024 - 15:06
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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.
The casket bearing the remains of the late Journalist Michael Oyier during the requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on May 1, 2024.

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.

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.

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.

Family and friends of Journalist Michael Oyier follow proceedings during his requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on May 1, 2024.
Family and friends of Journalist Michael Oyier follow proceedings during the requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on May 1, 2024.
Family and friends of Journalist Michael Oyier gather for a requiem mass at All Saints Cathedral on May 1, 2024.
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