The journalist was bitten by a venomous snake at his residence, Kitui south, Kitui county, while asleep. He is said to have spent about a week seeking medical attention after the incident as the effects of the venom worsened
Kitavi Mutua died on Friday night October 30 while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta Teaching and Referral Hospital where he had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit after his condition reportedly deteriorated
Preliminary accounts indicate that the journalist was bitten by a venomous snake at his residence,Kitui south, Kitui county,while asleep. He is said to have spent about a week seeking medical attention after the incident as the effects of the venom worsened
Reports say that the venom affected his internal organs, leading to his admission to the hospital critical care units. The precise circumstances surrounding the incident and the treatment he received are not detailed
Mutua's death has prompted tributes from leaders and colleagues who remember him not only for reporting but also the relationships he built through his work
Kitui Women Representative, Irene Kasulu was among those who paid tribute to him on Saturday October 31. She recalled that the journalist played an important role in guiding her when she joined politics approximately 10 years ago,he also helped understand how the media and political leadership interact, offering guidance on communication and public engagement during her early days in politics
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Mutua served for many years as a Daily Nation correspondent based in Kitui. His assignments covered political developments, community concerns and other issues affecting residents of the county and the wider Ukambani region, whose stories reached audiences across the country, giving national attention to local developments that might otherwise have received limited coverage
His passing marks the loss of a journalist whose work was closely connected to the communities he served
