Veteran journalist and prime-time news anchor Catherine Kasavuli died following a battle with cancer on Thursday, December 29, while undergoing treatment at the Kenyatta National hospital.
Following the news of her demise, colleagues in the media, politicians, leaders, and Kenyans condoled the family and praised the late veteran role she played in the industry and the country as well.
President William Ruto, First lady Rachel, opposition leader Raila Odinga, and DP Gachagua, among other leaders and politicians, expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the late veteran.
Ruto described the late TV legend as “a cheerful, articulate, and intelligent news anchor who took to television with unprecedented flair”.
“Her pleasant smile, clear steady voice, and elegance made her a welcome presence and reassuring bearer of news to Kenyan living rooms for decades,” the President said.
He further added that when Kasavuli took over the TV screens, countless Kenyans watched her with great admiration and many children grew to emulate her.
“Today, Kasavuli’s legacy endures, most notably in the distinctively crisp, fluent, and articulate elocution we are all accustomed to in Kenyan broadcast anchoring,”
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“I pray that God comforts her family in this time of mourning and that her soul rests in eternal peace,” Ruto said.
Other Kenyans on Twitter also reach of
“The Legend who paved the way for a lot of females in the Broadcast industry can never be forgotten. Thank you #CatherineKasavuli for the resilience, and grace and for being the media Trailblazer that you were. Rest Well”.
— CateRira (@theCateRira) December 30, 2022
“Our heartfelt Condolences to the Family and Friends of the Veteran News Anchor, Catherine Kasavuli who lost her battle with cancer this morning. May our good Lord give you COURAGE during this period.
Fare Thee Well.
— Rodgers Kipembe Mpuru (@RodgersKipembe) December 30, 2022.
Among Kenyan artists who condoled with the family, includes Wahu Kagwi, who wrote.
“Rest in peace. Thank you for being an industry trailblazer and for lighting the path for other women to follow. Rest well, Catherine. Rest well.”
