Veteran Radio Jambo Journalist Dies After Battling Illness
Diblo Kaberia, a veteran sports journalist and sports commentator for Radio Jambo, has died.
Kabeira passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 24, as confirmed by his former colleague Fred Arocho.
Kabeira died as a result of an unknown ailment that had required months of therapy.
In the days leading up to his death, Kabeira’s sports media colleagues launched a fundraising campaign to help pay for his medical treatment.
Sad news: Radio presenter and sports commentator Diablo Kaberia has died.
Diablo Kaberia was one of the pioneering Radio Jambo presenters who created a strong radio brand from scratch….
R.I.P pic.twitter.com/0LMe0P4qnX— The Oligarch (@NytoP2PMwangi) May 24, 2026
“My brother and former workmate Diblo Kaberia is dead. A sad day indeed,” Arocho stated.
Although the circumstances of his death were not revealed, the veteran journalist was mourned by colleagues, past colleagues, and fans alike.
Among those who mourned Kaberia is the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed, who described the journalist as a respected and passionate professional.
It is with deep sorrow that we learn of the passing of Diblo Kaberia, a respected sports journalist, who was very passionate to his craft.
His contributions to sports journalism will be remembered and missed. Sincere condolences to his family and the entire media fraternity,… pic.twitter.com/MsNB0RwShA— Hussein Mohammed (@husseinmoha) May 24, 2026
“It is with deep sorrow that we learn of the passing of Diblo Kaberia, a respected sports journalist, who was very passionate about his craft,” Mohammed stated, mourning the journalist.
“His contributions to sports journalism will be remembered and missed,” he added.
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Up to the time of his death, Kaberia worked as a sports commentator at Radio Jambo, where he was celebrated for his lively personality, comedic self-praise, and passionate commentary.
He officially joined the Radio Africa group in October 2008, where he remained for almost two decades before his sudden demise.
Alongside fellow commentator Fred Arocho, Diblo formed one of the most listened-to sports commentary pairings in East Africa.
They analysed the Kenyan Premier League, English Premier League, and UEFA Champions League.
Before joining the radio, Kaberia played football during his early years before trying coaching as a career for close to 10 years as a high school coach and also worked as a qualified match referee.
Veteran Radio Jambo Journalist Dies After Battling Illness
