MISA Malawi Mourns Death of Mzimba Community Radio Deputy Station Manager James Nyirenda
Published on February 3, 2026 at 9:37 AM by Evance Kapito
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi, through its Chairperson Golden Matonga, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mzimba Community Radio Deputy Station Manager, James Nyirenda, who died after drowning in the Mzimba River.
According to Mzimba Community Radio Station Manager Clement Mseteka, Nyirenda drowned on the night of Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Nyirenda joined Mzimba Community Radio in 2007 as a volunteer before leaving the station. He later rejoined in 2017 as Head of Marketing and Producer, and in 2024 he was appointed Deputy Station Manager.
In a statement, Matonga said Nyirenda dedicated his life to serving communities through radio and played a critical role in mentoring young and upcoming community media journalists in Mzimba and beyond.
He said Nyirenda’s professionalism, experience, and commitment to community broadcasting will be greatly missed by the media fraternity.
Nyirenda will be laid to rest on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Jotoli Nyirenda Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mzikubola, Mzimba District.
MISA Malawi has extended condolences to the Nyirenda family, Mzimba Community Radio staff, and the entire media fraternity.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
