First Lady Rachel Leads Kenyans in Mourning Catherine Kasavuli

Veteran journalist and News Anchor Catherine Kasavuli died aged 60 at Kenyatta National Hospital. 

The legendary news anchor has been battling cervical cancer and died on Thursday night, December, 29. 

Condolence messages have been trickling in, First Lady Rachel Ruto eulogized Kasavuli as a woman of great distinction and accomplishment.

Mombasa Governor Nassir noted how Ksavauli inspired man youth in the country. 

It is with great sorrow that I receive the news about the death of Catherine Kasavuli, a veteran news anchor at KBC that graced our screens with news in the early years of broadcasting in Kenya and came back with the legends edition in the same station. pic.twitter.com/CpSYWHuLar

— Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir (@A_S_Nassir) December 30, 2022

We have lost a heroine. Shine on your way Catherine Kasavuli. You fought a good fight. My condelences to family and friends. pic.twitter.com/2cjxwGnKsJ

— Millicent Omanga (@MillicentOmanga) December 30, 2022 

Rest in Paradise Catherine https://t.co/0ToYnscxzf is all vanity. pic.twitter.com/sd19GRnxJ7

— Babu Owino (@HEBabuOwino) December 30, 2022

As a young girl, seeing you on TV was the height of my day, dreaming that one day I would get there. You were so Graceful yet so powerful. Thank you for serving the nation with your gift of eloquence. You continue to inspire a generation of news anchors. Rest in peace Kasav 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/qpn3JTMSh8

— Terryanne Chebet (@TerryanneChebet) December 30, 2022

The epitome of grace and poise on our screens. What a gift to our industry and certainly our nation. Thank you Katherine Kasavuli for sharing your light with us. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/3MxrrCKbaY

— Victoria Rubadiri (@VickyRubadiri) December 30, 2022