The radio waves are quieter today because Kenya has lost one of its greatest storytellers. In an announcement made by his longtime friend and colleague Fred Arocho on social media, Diblo Kaberia Elmago rested on 24/05/2026.

For years he was a tremendous football commentator on radio and the ultimate hype man for everyone who loved the beautiful game.

On air, you could feel his pure energy shaking the speakers. You just had to tune in to hear him shout his famous catchphrase “TAAARIFA!” To open a major match update.

He brought the game to life. He made the Champions League feel like it was happening right in your neighborhood.

What made Diblo a viral sensation and a true darling of the masses was his incredible sense of humor.

Every loyal listener remembers his legendary tales about his imaginary past as a lethal star striker playing in Guatemala.

He spun these hilarious stories with such a straight face that you could not help but laugh and love him even more.

He was a proud fan first supporting Tusker FC locally and standing as a die hard follower of FC Barcelona and Manchester United.

His love for Andres Iniesta was unmatched. Diblo was a natural, authentic and spoke the language of the ordinary mwananchi, making football accessible and deeply entertaining for everyone.

The legendary partnership he shared with his colleagues on air created some of the funniest and most passionate moments in Kenyan media history.

Kenya has lost a brilliant football analyst and an irreplaceable entertainer.