Nairobi, March 26 -- It still feels like a dream and I look forward to seeing you (Rita) approaching my desk with your infectious smile and hearty laugh.

Our paths crossed at Standard Media Group in 2012 and we clicked and for the longest time I knew RT, as she was famously called by colleagues, I called her Rita and she called me 'madam'.

We talked a lot about work and general topics such as our careers as women in media and challenges we faced, joking a lot about how she admired my strong determination in the industry, especially when it came to tackling political stories. I complimented her equally on her mastery of the trade.

In our lowest moments, we looked to each other for comfort and when I finally resigned to take a new job, s...