Sorrowful Maina Kageni reveals unknown details about his great friend the late Sean Cardovillis

The late sportscaster was found dead at a staircase of his residence in Westlands, Nairobi.

Maina Kageni
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Popular Classic105 broadcaster Maina Kageni delivered a sincere condolence message to the late veteran Capital FM presenter Sean Cardovillis.

Maina exposed some previously unknown facts about the sportscaster like revealing that the late sportscaster was his first-ever radio boss and mentored him,

"You were my first boss in media.... you mentored me and clapped for me at every stage of my career.... I thank you for that...." he began.

Kageni continued by praising the late Cardovillis for his tenacity, which allowed him to return to the industry soon after being diagnosed with a fatal illness.

"Sports ran in your veins.... you battled back from your illness and got back on air where it all started for us all @capitalfmkenya go well.... you achieved everything that you set out to do.... I will fondly remember you.... RIP Sean..... safiri salama.... @capitalfmkenya pole for losing one of the.best.....πŸ˜ͺπŸ˜ͺπŸ˜ͺπŸ˜ͺπŸ˜ͺπŸ˜ͺ"

The late Sean Cardovillis with President William Ruto
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In the meantime, President William Ruto joined Maina and other Kenyans in expressing their condolences for the late Capital FM journalist Sean.

The president posted a heartfelt message on his Twitter page while sharing a photo with the late Cardovillis, thanking him for his contributions to the radio sector.

"Saddened by the passing of a brilliant and outstanding sports broadcaster Sean Cardovillis. He was a cool, insightful and gifted journalist who played an integral role on our radio stations," he wrote.

He finished by stating that sending the family a hearty condolence message.  

"We will miss his clear and concise voice, passion and upbeat personality. Our prayers are with his family and media fraternity at this painful time. Rest in Peace, Sean."