Eight prominent Kenyans who have died of cancer

In highlighting these deaths, we hope to initiate constructive conversation on the way forward on dealing with the cancer menace.

Cancer has robbed the country several prominent personalities over the years. Among those who lost the battle to this killer disease are Kenyans from all walks of life including politicians, journalists and businesspersons. According to a 2018 research by World Health Organization, approximately 30, 000 Kenyans died of cancer last year, and approximately 40, 000 new cases were reported.

In highlighting these deaths, we hope to initiate conversation on the way forward on dealing with the cancer menace.