By Mamo Gebrehiwot
Addis Ababa (January 2, 2010) – Veteran sports journalist Kebede Beyene passed away last month after a brief illness, said his son Binyam “Ben” Kebede, of EthiopiaFirst.com. He was 64-year-old.
I met Gash Kebede while working for the Ethiopian Herald sports page (1978-1980). Being a novice for the trade, I used to go to his office on many occasions seeking his advice. He always greeted me with his usual smile on his face, giving me his undivided attention and listening to my questions. Gash Kebede was a very devoted and honest journalist. The last time I saw him was in the summer of 2004 when I went to his office at the Ethiopian Olympic Committee, where he was volunteering. I surely miss him.
His Career: (Ethiopian calendar)
1970- 1973: Yezareytu Ethiopia – Sports Reporter
1973-1979: Yezareytu Ethiopia – Sports Editor
1979-1984: Addis Zemen – Night Editor
1984-1988: Admass – Columnist
1988-1993: Admass- Sports Editor
He retired in 1993 after serving the Ethiopian Press Agency for 23 years
You can read his obituary on Addis Zemen Newspaper (Amharic).
hooo what a sad ….gashe kebe been trueliy strong sport journalist, i remaber he was differant from other vetrnat juornalist that mostliy when he meet with as young journaalist he was freindliy,respact, every time geving proffisional advice. gashe kebe was also tried to solve a gape between a privet and govermant sport journalist he side “we are the same we did for ethiopian sport family so he start the idea of “ETHIOPIAN SPORT JOURNALIST ASSOSTION”. hope God givening him speical palce. Martha belay
I am really saddned by the news of Kebede’s death.I have the opportunity to know him up close and personal during the late 90’s and the early 00’s when i was working for the Ethiopian Hearld.He was a very kind hearted guy always willing to help.I always enjoyed the time i spend with him at various sporting sites, including the Addis Abbaba stadium,to report on various sporting events.Kebede was a really fun guy to be with too.I am gonna miss him so much.
May God rest his soul in PEACE!!
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