Former NMG reporter Silas Apollo is dead.

Journalist Silas has reportedly died after being struck by a speeding vehicle on Wednesday night.

His location was unclear for several hours until a concerned family member attempted to reach him by phone. It was then that they learned he had been involved in an accident.

The confirmation of his death came after relatives identified his body at the City Mortuary.

“At the mortuary, we were told that the body was recovered from Kiambu Road, not Valley Road as some had initially claimed,” a family member shared.

At the time of his death, Silas Apollo was working with Nairobi Law Monthly, furthering his career in journalism and public affairs.

A quick glance at his social media reveals a man known for his humour and light-hearted presence online. His final post on Facebook, a playful nod to his search for love, read:

“Guys, natafuta mtu by the way…”

This post has since taken on a poignant tone as friends and colleagues pay tribute to him.

Silas Apollo was admired for his warmth, professionalism, and generosity. Tributes have poured in from friends and fellow journalists, painting a picture of a kind-hearted individual who left a lasting impact.

Condolence Messages:

Teddy Cardinal: “Pole sana. He survived an attack at Dusit D2.”

TokiAscars Koech: “Whaaat… Rest easy, comrade. This is heavy.”

Ken Gachuhi:

“Rest in peace, comrade Sylas Apollo. A great man has rested—mtu roho safi. He taught me how to use the console back at 103.9 MMUST FM. In 2013, we co-hosted the 7PM news. I once blanked out live on air during a discussion. Apollo, being the good guy he was, turned off the mics and briefed me. He saved the day. It’s heartbreaking that you’ve gone too soon, my friend.”

Adicynthia Kickie Nicholes: “It is not well at all, Sylas Apollo. Hii imeuma. Rest in peace, brother.”

Charity Waweru Mwangi:

“Kijana Handsome, ati you are no longer with us on this side of Eternity? I remember how you used to inject yourself into song lyrics and make us laugh! You were such a vibe and will be dearly missed. Sad that you never found ‘mtu wako’—or if you did, you kept her away from this public platform. NTV’s longest-serving lastborn—thank you for your friendship. Rest in power, Young Blood!”

Silas Apollo will be remembered as a vibrant and compassionate journalist whose warmth touched many. His untimely passing is a deep loss to the media fraternity and all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

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