Kenyans mourn the death of Yvonne Wamalwa

Yvonne Wamalwa, widow of the late former Vice President Michael Wamalwa Kijana died in Nanyuki on Thursday 25 January 2018.

Yvonne died at her sister's home in Nanyuki according to close sources of the family.

CS Eugene Wamalwa confirmed that the body will be taken to Lee Funeral home.

Yvonne was served as Deputy Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Habitat after the death of her husband, Wamalwa Kijana in 2003.

Kenyans have taken it to social media to pay their condolences to the family of Yvonne:

My deepest condolences to the family ???? and friends of Yvonne Wamalwa.
Rip— Oyola Kiasa (@sir_oyola) January 25, 2018

RIP Madam Yvonne Wamalwa. Pole sana to the family. God loved her more pic.twitter.com/Miplz8robm— Ramla Abdi (@RamlaLulu) January 25, 2018

Shine on your way "Yvonne Wamalwa". My sincere condolences to Family and friends.????

— Peninah Muriuki (@peninah_muriuki) January 25, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family of YVONNE WAMALWA. May she Rest in Peace #yvonnewamalwa— ANNE (@khatzla1) January 25, 2018

My condolences to friends n family Of the late Kijana Wamalwa,after the demise of his wife Yvonne Wamalwa #RIPYvonneWamalwa

— #IamRodgersA (@Iam_ARodgers) January 25, 2018

Yvonne Wamalwa lived a very Private life following the death of her Husband. RIP— George Rai ????????? (@raioptima) January 25, 2018

My condolences to the family and friends of Yvonne Wamalwa. Death is so cruel. R.I.P.— Carrington Mwendwa (@CarringtonMwen1) January 25, 2018

Rest In Peace Yvonne Wamalwa,say hi to the best VP Kenya ever had and the President that was to be;Michael 'Kijana' Wamalwa

— MaxwellWasike (@WasikeMaxwell) January 25, 2018

Rip Yvonne wamalwa..we miss michael too.????— Fidel musumba (@fidel_lowkey) January 25, 2018

Condolences to the family of the late Kijana Wamalwa after the passing of Yvonne Wamalwa. Musikari Kombo we stand with you in this

— Joshua Nandichi Lukongo (@leunamme_i) January 25, 2018

Makiwa kwa familia ya Yvonne Wamalwa. Aliishi maisha tulivu mbali na wanahabari hivyo hakuskika sana. Rambi rambi kwa jamaa na marafiki @loftymatambo #LeoMashinani

— Katebes Sadam Kibet (@KatebesK) January 25, 2018

"Yvonne Wamalwa" rest in peace,your demise rekindle the memories of a great president that we never have had,strength for family and friends— realkiboikimirei (@Iam_kimirei) January 25, 2018

What a sad day. Just received the sad news that my neighbour from Kibomet Kitale Yvonne Wamalwa is dead. #RIPYvonneWamalwa— Anthony Kipchumba (@chumbacowboy) January 25, 2018

The death of the Yvonne has reminded us of the tears we shed, when of her husband passed on, during the NARC government deepest condolences to the entire family RIP "Yvonne Wamalwa"— M.B.O (Mauti Benard Ombati) (@mautibenardomba) January 25, 2018

BREAKING NEWS: Yvonne Wamalwa, wife of the late vice president Kijana Wamalwa has died in Nanyuki.

May her soul rest in peace. My sincere condolences to friends and family.— Hon. Dismas Kogo (@Dismoh) January 25, 2018