[PHOTOS] Family, friends hold requiem mass for former CA director Wangusi

The service was followed by family and friends viewing his body.

In Summary
  • Wangusi died on March 1 at Nairobi Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for some time.
  • In late January, an appeal was sent to the public for blood donation. 
Casket of the former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi during a requiem mass at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Casket of the former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi during a requiem mass at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU

Family and friends of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi held a requiem mass ahead of his burial on March 18.

The service was followed by family and friends viewing his body.

He will be laid to rest at his home in Tuuti-Kibabii, Bungoma county.

Family and friends at the requiem mass at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Family and friends at the requiem mass at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU

Wangusi died on March 1 at Nairobi Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for some time.

In late January, an appeal was sent to the public for blood donation. 

Wangusi left the Communication Authority in August 2019 at the end of his tenure having been at the helm of the organization since August 21, 2012. 

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He first held the position in an acting capacity for a year before he was confirmed as the substantive CA boss.

Friends and family gather for requiem mass of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Friends and family gather for requiem mass of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU

In 2015, the CA Board renewed his tenure, a position he held until his departure.  

Wangusi was replaced by Mercy Wanjau who until her appointment in an acting capacity, was the Director of Legal Services at the Authority and also served as the Board Secretary.

Widow Agnes Sitati pays her tribute during the requiem mass for former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Widow Agnes Sitati pays her tribute during the requiem mass for former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa during the requiem mass at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa during the requiem mass at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Family and friends hold requiem mass for former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Family and friends hold requiem mass for former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa paying his tribute at the requiem mass on March 15, 2023.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa paying his tribute at the requiem mass on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Family and friends hold requiem mass for former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Family and friends hold requiem mass for former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi in Nairobi on Wednesday.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Poll bearers carrying the casket of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi on March 15, 2023.
Poll bearers carrying the casket of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Family and friends view the body of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Family and friends view the body of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi at Friends International Center- Ngong road on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Poll bearers carrying the casket of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi on March 15, 2023.
Poll bearers carrying the casket of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Family and friends viewing the body of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi on March 15, 2023.
Family and friends viewing the body of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
Family and friends viewing the body of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi on March 15, 2023.
Family and friends viewing the body of former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi on March 15, 2023.
Image: WINNIE WANJIKU
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