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Renowned sports journalist Fred Arocho lost his phone to a daring thief in Kisumu.
The incident occurred during the Safaricom Chapa Dimba event at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium Mamboleo.
In a viral video, Arocho, wearing a green reflector jacket, was seen leading an enthusiastic crowd in celebration at the stadium’s VIP pavilion.
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Holding a microphone, he engaged with fans, but in the midst of the excitement, he forgot to safeguard his phone.
After a few minutes of dancing and celebrating, Arocho realised his phone was missing from his pocket.
He stopped dancing and turned to inquire if anyone had witnessed the theft. The video concluded with a visibly frustrated Arocho desperately searching for his phone.
As of now, it remains unclear whether the journalist eventually recovered his phone.
Sharing the clip on Facebook, Love Child wrote:
"Watch how football analyst Fred Arocho lost a phone in Kisumu while celebrating with fans... Kisumu wanakuibiwa live."
Previously, Arocho bid farewell to his role at Citizen TV after an impressive four-year stint.
In an emotional statement released on Wednesday, March 6, Arocho expressed his gratitude to the Royal Media Services (RMS) management for the opportunity to serve in the esteemed media house.
During his tenure, Arocho was a key contributor to Citizen TV’s Sporty Monday Show.
He reminisced about the past four years, describing them as extraordinary moments.
He also extended special regards to several individuals who made his journey memorable.
Behind the scenes, a significant development led to Arocho's departure.
According to a source, Arocho was informed that continuing as a panellist on Citizen TV while being associated with TV 47—a direct competitor—posed potential conflicts.
The source revealed that the media house increased Arocho's salary to allow him to concentrate on his new responsibilities fully.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke
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