Body of slain Pakistani journalist leaves Kenya

Ogyem SolomonOctober 25, 2022

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The body of well-known Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif, who was killed on Sunday by Kenyan police, is headed home, according to Pakistani media outlet Dunya News where he worked before leaving the country in August.

His body is expected to arrive in Islamabad later on Tuesday afternoon after a stopover in Doha, Qatar.

The journalist will be cremated on Thursday at a cemetery in Islamabad, his widow Javeria Siddique is quoted as saying.

Mr Sharif was “fatally wounded” while he was a passenger in a moving vehicle after it failed to stop at a roadblock, according to the Kenya police.

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Officers had set up the roadblock as they were looking for a stolen car.

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Ogyem SolomonOctober 25, 2022

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.