Catherine Kasavuli, a veteran journalist and prime time news anchor in Kenya, has passed away after a battle with cancer, according to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Managing Director Samuel Maina.
Kasavuli was admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital in October with cervical cancer, a disease that affects the neck of the womb and is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide. However, it is also a preventable disease. In November, colleagues and friends in the media industry organized a blood donation drive to help with Kasavuli’ s treatment. Despite their efforts, she ultimately lost her battle with the illness.
Kasavuli, often referred to as the ” TV queen, ” has been a significant figure in Kenyan media since the 1980s. She was one of the first anchors to host a live television program for a privately held TV station in the 1990s and returned to KBC in 2020 to host the Legend Edition show every weekend.
Throughout her career, Kasavuli also used her social media platforms to mobilize support for those in need of medical treatment. Most recently, she helped raise funds for a baby born with a congenital abnormality. In November, colleagues and friends in the media industry organized a blood donation drive to help with Kasavuli’ s treatment. Despite their efforts, she ultimately lost her battle with the illness. Her colleagues in the media industry have expressed their condolences and praised her as a respected and influential figure in the industry. Her death leaves a significant gap in the media landscape. She has been fighting cancer and she is now dead. May her soul rest in eternal peace. What can you say about this case? Let’ s meet in the comments section and discuss more about this case. Also follow this page for more news both locally and internationally.
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