Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has joined the nation in mourning the death of veteran Kenya Broadcasting Corporation journalist Amina Fakii, who passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Her death marked the end of an era for Kenyan public broadcasting, where she was widely respected for her professionalism and long standing service.
In a heartfelt condolence message, Joho described Fakii as a distinguished broadcaster whose voice shaped the country’s radio landscape for decades. He expressed sympathy to her family, friends, colleagues and the wider media fraternity, noting that her contribution to public service broadcasting left a lasting impact on generations of listeners.
Joho emphasized that Fakii belonged to a pioneering group of broadcasters who played a critical role in shaping Kenyan media during its formative years. According to the CS, her dedication, integrity and commitment to public service placed her among the most respected voices in the history of national radio.
He further observed that Kenya had lost a trusted voice that informed, educated and connected citizens in their daily lives. Joho noted that Fakii’s work reflected the discipline and values that defined what many consider the golden age of public broadcasting in the country.
Members of the media fraternity have also paid tribute to Fakii, remembering her for her calm, authoritative delivery and engaging presence on air. She was particularly popular during her mid morning programs on KBC Radio Taifa in the 1990s, a period when radio served as the primary source of information and entertainment for most Kenyan households.
Her broadcasting career began in 1963 when she joined the Voice of Kenya, the institution that later became KBC. Over the years, she witnessed and actively contributed to the transformation of Kenyan radio, setting professional standards that inspired many upcoming broadcasters. Her long career was widely seen as a reflection of both her talent and dedication to public service.
Amina Fakii passed away at the age of 83, prompting widespread condolences from listeners, former colleagues and public leaders who remembered her as composed, warm and deeply professional. She was laid to rest in Ngong, Nairobi, in accordance with Islamic rites after Asr prayers.
In his message, Joho prayed for comfort and strength for Fakii’s family and loved ones, asking for divine mercy and eternal peace for the departed broadcaster. As tributes continue to flow, Fakii is being remembered as one of the voices that defined Kenyan radio and helped shape the nation’s media history.
