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The deaths that shook Kenya in 2025

A photo collage of (L-R) the late Cyrus Jirongo, Raila Odinga, and Ngugi wa Thiong'o. [File, Standard]

In 2025, death claimed many lives that shaped Kenya’s politics, culture, and public life. 

Families across the country endured loss, bidding final goodbyes to people who defined eras and inspired generations. What remains are the legacies they leave behind.

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