Popular radio presenter Edward Kwach is dead. Kwach, who was 44 years old, died on the night of April 28, 2025 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi. According to a statement that was released by his family, the radio presenter was undergoing treatment for meningitis. Here is the statement his family released:
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved son and brother, Carey, that occurred last night 28th April 2025 while receiving treatment for meningitis. Carey touched the lives of many through his voice and presence on the airwaves, becoming a trusted and familiar companion to listeners across the country.
He will be remembered not only for his warmth and humour but also for his exceptional taste in music, which brought joy and comfort to so many. His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew him personally and the many more who connected with him through his work.
We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support during his illness, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who donated blood, visited, and kept him in their thoughts and prayers.
We kindly ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Funeral and memorial arrangements will be communicated in due course.”
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Following the news of the death of Edward Kwach, fellow radio journalists have come out to mourn him and celebrate his long radio career. Maina Kageni who worked with Kwach at Radio Africa mourned him as follows:
“One of the best things to ever happen to me was meeting Edward Carey Francis Kwach…. his energy and go getter attitude certainly rubbed off on us… then we started a radio show together on Kiss 100 alongside Arjun Vidiyarthi, then Ciku Muiruri then Cess Mutungi… and I realized that I was working with a broadcast genius….
Edward, I’ve said this oh so often – you were the greatest radio personality Kenya  has ever produced… I can only celebrate you and your legacy… go well… Eric Ndavi is waiting for you… and we must, inevitably, join you… till then, adios… we love you…
To Sire Edgar Kwach, Otto, Shaka, Richard, Mama Emma and The Don Vito, you are in my thoughts and prayers… poleni sana…”
