Veteran KBC journalist Sammy Lui Nguli has passed away, just two months after the Nairobi County Government demolished his house in Woodley Estate, an incident that friends and family say left him deeply broken.
Nguli, who was once a household name during KBC’s golden years, was among the pioneer journalists who helped shape Kenya’s broadcasting history.
Known for his calm voice, professionalism, and humility, he inspired generations of journalists across the country.
According to close friends, the demolition of his Woodley home in August took a heavy emotional and psychological toll on him.
The veteran broadcaster was forced to move into a rented house, where he reportedly began struggling with depression.
“He never recovered from that day,” one close associate said. “He was deeply hurt — that house meant everything to him. It’s where his memories and life’s work were.”
Sources say his health deteriorated rapidly in the weeks that followed, and despite efforts by friends to support him, he passed away quietly earlier this week.
Many Kenyans have taken to social media to mourn Nguli, describing him as a true media legend whose voice defined an era.
“Rest well, Sammy Lui Nguli. You told Kenya’s stories with dignity,” one fan wrote.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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