Sadly its been reported that Soni Methu, a former reporter at China Global Television Network (CGTN), has died suddenly after collapsing at a hotel in Diani, Kwale County
Her family says she succumbed to stomach complications on Thursday evening after a sudden illness.
According to her younger sister, Faith Methu, the former CNN ‘inside Africa’ presenter cried that she was in pain at around 6 pm, clutched her stomach then collapsed.
“She started looking like she was having a seizure and my sister-in-law rushed her to the hospital but she died on the way. We don’t know much but a post-mortem will be done to tell exactly what happened,” wrote Faith
Soni has died at age 35.
The journalist voiced Inside Africa programme until early 2016, when her contract with the show ended after two years of service.
In an April 2016 statement, CNN said: “Please note that earlier this year, CNN Inside Africa moved to a new format without a presenter, with a greater focus on the stories we’re telling. We thank Soni for all of her work on the show and wish her the best for the future.”
Soni Methu, thereafter, moved to CGTN Africa, which is headquartered in Nairobi.
Soni was on Friday eulogised by the media fraternity as warm-hearted.