The Mombasa media fraternity is mourning the death of veteran photojournalist Joseph Okanga.

Okanga died early today (Saturday) at the Coast general hospital where he had been admitted, receiving treatment.

Okanga had plied his trade with several media houses both locally and internationally including Nation and Reuters.

Speaking to Ommy Dallah, Okanga's elder brother Moses Okanga confirmed the sad news adding that the family will be meeting to arrange for his funeral.

"He just fell ill suddenly and was taken to hospital few days ago but unfortunately he left us today (Saturday) around 8am" said Moses.

Several journalists have come out to mourn the late Okanga.

"He was one of the best photojournalists not only in Kenya but the entire region. He was a cool and humble guy, we will really miss him" said Maarufu Mohammed, veteran photojournalist.

On his part KTN camera man Moses Baya eulogised him as a polite and courageous photojournalist.

"He was Agile and courageous. He stuck to his mission as a photographer and would spend hours waiting for only one picture that is creative and above the rest. He also had a nose for news and will go out of his way to get photos under whatever circumstances. I worked with him at both at Nation and Reuters covering really news especially on piracy, terrorism and ethnic clashes in Tana River. He was ethical and played by the rules. I will miss him" said Baya.

Among the veteran photojournalists he has worked with are Gideon Maundu, Titus Musau, Adam Hussein, Maarufu Mohamed, Omondi Onyango.