People Daily reporter Robin Obino met his death on Thursday afternoon along Thika Road after he was knocked down by a speeding vehicle.
The incident took place near the Muthaiga Police Station at around 2 pm as Mr Obino was following up on a story involving a missing Ngara Girls High School student.
"He was on the beat with other colleagues who work for K24 but he was left behind so he took a matatu.
"It appears he alighted past where he was supposed to and was knocked down as he attempted to cross the road," a colleague was quoted by The Star.
[caption caption="People Daily reporter Robin Obino who was killed by a speeding vehicle along Thika Road"]
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His body was ferried to the City Mortuary as family and friends gather to prepare for his burial.
Members of the media fraternity have conveyed their condolences to the family of the deceased even as preparations are ongoing.
Bernard Gitau tweeted: "A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. May God comfort your family during this time of grief. RIP bro dance and shine with angels (Robin Obino)."
The Star newspaper also lost veteran revise editor Mathew Gathigira and former Chief Sub-editor Wanjiru Kinoti in separate incidents.
Gathigira suffered a fatal stroke on Tuesday while at home and was rushed to the Guru Nanak Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Wanjiru, 46, passed away on Tuesday after a long illness and had worked with the Standard before her stint at the Star.
[caption caption="A portion of Thika Road near the Muthaiga Police Station"]
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