President William Ruto has condoled with the family of veteran TV news anchor Catherine Kasavuli who died on Friday.
In his condolence message to Kasavuli’s family, 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.
The President said that when Kasavuli ruled 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 distinctive crisp, fluent and articulate elocution we are all accustomed to in Kenyan broadcast anchoring,” Ruto said.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta described the late journalist as a committed journalist who played a key role in the growth of the country’s media industry.
“As an individual I will forever cherish her noble contribution in making the media industry one of the most dynamic and transformative sector of our economy,” Uhuru said.
The former Head of State prayed to God to give the family of Kasavuli the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
The TV anchored who ruled TV screens died on Friday after a long battle with cancer.
Opposition Chief Raila Odinga said Kasavuli illuminated “our screens as a trailblazer.”
“Following the loss of legendary broadcast journalist Catherine Kasavuli, Mama Ida and I extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues,” Raila said.
“She illuminated our screens as a trailblazer and many women joined the profession due to her captivating presence. May God Almighty Rest Her Soul in Peace.”
