A file photo of veteran KBC radio broadcaster Eddy Fondo with relative Kelvin Safari Fondo in his Kaloleni home. Fondo will be remembered for his immense contribution to the media sector through the Chaguo Lako programme on Voice of Kenya in the 1980s and 90s. Photo/the-star.co.ke
The media fraternity is mourning the death of veteran KBC radio broadcaster Eddy Fondo.
Fondo died at the age of 65 upon arrival at the Kilifi County Hospital on Tuesday where he had been taken for treatment after being transferred from Mariakani sub-district hospital.
Nelson Gona, a family member, told the Star that he had complained about stomach problems before being taken to Mariakani hospital for treatment but his condition got worse.
"Eddy complained of stomach problems which doctors found to be as a result of a perforated gut. He was admitted at Mariakani hospital but his condition worsened,” he said.
Fondo will be remembered for his immense contribution to the media sector through the Chaguo Lako programme on Voice of Kenya in the 1980s and 90s.
Several leaders have sent their condolences to the family of the deceased including Kazungu Katana who happened to work with him.
"Fondo was a very reserved person who kept to himself most of the time. He was loved by many musicians and promoted local bands,” Katanga eulogized the veteran media personality.
"He is the person who made Simba wa Nyika very popular and used to play the song, Pamela. He used to call himself MDJ (Music DJ) Fondo. He was an expert in radio continuity and I used to host him with Khadija Ali," he added.
Fondo retired from the media industry in the late 2000s to his Kaloleni rural home.
The deceased has left behind one wife, a daughter, a son and three granddaughters. His body was transferred to the Kilifi hospital mortuary.