Veteran Journalist Charles Omuga Kabisae has passed on after a prolonged Illness, his family confirms.
The deceased was a renown broadcaster with a golden voice, especially during his tenure at KBC.
For decades, Omuga’s calm, resonant voice floated in homes across Kenya, delivering news, special bulletins, and obituary announcements with a rare blend of dignity and humility.
To many, he wasn’t just a broadcaster, he was a trusted companion in moments of loss, a voice that carried weight, comfort, and respect.
His passing on Monday August 11, 2025, after a prolonged illness, marks the end of an era in Kenyan radio broadcasting.
Born in Nyamasaria, Kisumu County, Omuga began his career at KBC’s Dholuo Service in Kisumu, where his commanding tone quickly set him apart.
By the early 1990s, he transitioned to KBC’s Kiswahili Service, expanding his reach to a national audience.
Known for reading ‘matangazo maalum na ya vifo” , he became the voice Kenyans instinctively turned to for clarity during sensitive moments.
His career had an unexpected turning point during his internship where he mistakenly announced a death that later turned out to be false. Rather than shying away, Omuga returned on air to correct the error with grace.
This impressed his seniors so much that he was offered a permanent role. This incident cemented his reputation for professionalism, humility, and composure.
His ability to deliver even the most solemn messages with gravitas made him not just a broadcaster, but a pillar of trust and dignity in Kenyan journalism.
Charles Omuga Kabisae’s legacy is not just in the words he read, but in the trust he built, a trust that will echo long after the microphone has gone silent.
