(Photo: Facebook/President William Ruto)Senior radio presenter Edward Kwach, 44, also passed away on April 28, 2025, after a short illness. He built his career across leading radio stations, including Kiss FM (Radio Africa), Nation FM (Nation Media Group), Capital FM, Homeboyz Radio, EA FM, and Spice FM (Standard Media Group). Renowned Kenyan author Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 87. Three days later, after five days in intensive care, he suffered cardiac arrest and passed away at 11:35 pm. The nation’s political heart grieved even more deeply with the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15, 2025.

Source: Daily Nation December 30, 2025 20:29 UTC