Tensions within the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) deepened on Friday after the lifeless body of Fredrik Parsayo, a respected journalist at the national broadcaster, was discovered under mysterious circumstances at his home in Kinoo, Kikuyu Constituency. His sudden demise has left colleagues in shock and further unsettled an institution already grappling with internal turmoil.
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According to a statement released by KBC, investigations are underway to determine the cause of Parsayo’s death. His body was taken to St. Teresa Mortuary after the incident was reported to the Kinoo Police Station. In mourning their fallen colleague, KBC described Parsayo as a cherished member of their newsroom.
“Fredrik was a valued member of our editorial team, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of working with him,” read part of the broadcaster’s statement.
Parsayo’s death comes at a time when KBC is entangled in widespread leadership upheaval, marked by employee protests over delayed salaries, alleged mass layoffs, and rising discontent with newly appointed Managing Director Florence Migunde.
This leadership crisis has shaken the foundation of the state broadcaster, with staff raising concerns about financial instability, executive overreach, and potential political interference in the corporation’s operations.
The MD’s controversial appointment has been at the heart of the unrest. Insiders claim her hiring bypassed merit-based selection processes, with accusations that it was orchestrated by powerful external forces. Once in office, Migunde allegedly began sidelining experienced professionals and positioning close associates in key roles, fueling further discord.
A source within KBC painted a grim picture of the current working conditions. “Employee morale is at an all-time low. People are anxious, unpaid, and uncertain about their future here,” the source revealed.
Disturbing rumors have also emerged regarding Migunde’s management style, with reports that she is planning to purge long-serving staff by labeling them as “ghost workers,” despite their established roles in KBC’s radio and television divisions. Notable figures such as Ali Salim Manga, Khadija Ali, and John Karani are reportedly among those facing potential dismissal.
The MD’s leadership and communication abilities have been publicly questioned. A video of her stumbling through a recent parliamentary committee presentation in Mombasa has only added to her growing list of critics.
As whispers of financial mismanagement and corruption swirl, some staff members are quietly speculating that Parsayo’s death may be linked, indirectly, to the deteriorating environment at KBC. While no direct evidence connects his passing to the ongoing turmoil, the timing has intensified anxieties and deepened the sense of crisis at the broadcaster.
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With investigations ongoing and suspicions growing, Parsayo’s sudden death has left KBC not just mourning a colleague but grappling with a deeper, more unsettling mystery that seems to mirror the chaos within its own ranks.
