The scribes fraternity is in mourning following the death of renowned photojournalist Johnson Barasa who died on Tuesday, April 21.
Barasa was an employee of the South African Broadcasting Corporation – SABC who worked closely with fellow correspondent, Sarah Kimani.
"Some very personal news out of the SABC news Nairobi office. This afternoon our dear colleague and cameraman Johnson Barasa took his final bow. We thank the Lord for the time we spent with him. May his soul rest in peace.
"I will now be taking a break from social media to mourn a dear friend, colleague and father figure. Go well my dear friend," Kimani wrote on Twitter.
Details that led to Barasa's demise have not yet been disclosed.
Several individuals including Deputy President William Ruto have mourned the deceased as an exceptional and brilliant journalist.
"We are heartbroken by the loss of Johnson Barasa, an exceptional, formidable and brilliantly acute veteran journalist. He was a gentleman, knowledgeable, thoughtful and professional.
"Barasa was a dedicated seeker of truth, a force with the unrivalled ability and a third eye for news. He was fearless, tireless, insightful and uncompromising. We will miss his humility, resilience and focus.
"Our prayers and love to the family, friends, colleagues at the South African Broadcasting Corporation News, Nairobi and the entire journalism community. Rest In Peace," the DP stated.
Director of Strategy and Innovation at Royal Media Services Linus Kaikai also expressed his devastation after receiving the news.
Kaikai stated that the deceased had helped him throughout his career.
"He was to me, a career big brother. Because of him, I gathered the confidence to face the camera for the first time as an intern. I moved with him to SABC and together we told good and bad stories around the world. Devastated that Barasa is gone," he wrote on Twitter.
