The family of TV queen Catherine Kasavuli, who succumbed to cervical cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), is appealing to Kenyans of goodwill to assist them in raising funds to settle the bill, which they assert has reached Ksh4 million.
President William Ruto led Kenyans in mourning the legendary news anchor, who graced Kenyan television screens for years in a career that began in 1985.
“It is with great sorrow that I join Kenyans in mourning the passing of Catherine Kasavuli who died Thursday night at 60, after a long brave fight with cancer,” President Ruto tweeted.
“Many Kenyans watched her with great admiration and many children grew to emulate her. Today, Kasavuli’s legacy endures, most notably in a distinctively crisp, fluent, and articulate elocution we are all accustomed to in broadcast anchoring,” proceeded the president.
Kasavuli was also eulogized by First Lady Rachel Ruto.
“Her contributions to the field of media and journalism have been invaluable, and she will always be remembered as a trailblazer and role model for generations to come. William and I are deeply saddened by her demise. We extend our deepest condolences to her family at this very difficult time. Psalm 34:18. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed,” the first lady tweeted.
