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The media industry is in mourning once more after the tragic death of former NTV journalist Silas Apollo, who died in a road accident in Nairobi.
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Authorities confirmed that Apollo, who had been working with the Nairobi Law Monthly at the time, was struck by a speeding vehicle on the night of Thursday, April 10.
There are conflicting reports about the location of the accident. One account claims the incident occurred along Valley Road, while another suggests he was hit while crossing Kiambu Road. A family member stated that mortuary officials told them the body was recovered from Kiambu Road.
“He was reportedly hit by a speeding car along Kiambu Road. We are still awaiting further details,” the family member said after identifying the body at the City Mortuary.
According to police, Apollo was on foot when the incident occurred. Initially, he was unidentified and the case was filed as an “unknown person hit by an unknown vehicle.”
In a twist, a motorist later drove to Lang’ata Police Station reporting that he had struck a dog in the Kilimani area. However, Kilimani police had already recorded a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. The driver and vehicle were detained for investigation, though the driver was released on police cash bail.
Apollo’s remains were taken to the City Mortuary where family and colleagues later identified him. He is believed to have lived along Thika Road and was likely heading home at the time of the accident.
Described by peers as a dedicated and passionate journalist, Apollo had close to a decade of experience covering politics, current affairs, and business in both print and broadcast media.
His untimely passing follows a string of recent deaths in the journalism community. Just weeks earlier, TV presenter Nick Mudimba passed away at his Syokimau home on March 23 after a brief illness. On March 21, KBC lost Fredrick Parsayo, who was found dead at his home in Kinoo.
In the past five years alone, more than 20 journalists, including the late Ken Walibora, have lost their lives in road accidents.
