[PHOTOS]: Family holds Kasavuli's requiem mass ahead of final sendoff

Kasavuli died on December 29, 2022 aged 60 at the KNH

In Summary
  • Present were family members, friends and leaders.
  • Catherine was described by those close to her as a bright, expressive and eloquent young girl with an enthusiastic sense of humor.
casket of departed journalist Catherine Kasavuli during a requiem mass
casket of departed journalist Catherine Kasavuli during a requiem mass
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Family and friends of veteran TV news anchor Catherine Kasavuli held a requiem mass ahead of her final sendoff.

The church service was held at the Friends International Church along Ngong Road.

Sports CS Ababu Namwamba with Catherine Kasavuli son Martin Agingu Kasavuli during a requiem mass at Friends Church in Nairobi on January 12,2023.
Sports CS Ababu Namwamba with Catherine Kasavuli son Martin Agingu Kasavuli during a requiem mass at Friends Church in Nairobi on January 12,2023.
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Kasavuli died on December 29, 2022, night aged 60 at the Kenyatta National Hospital after battling cancer.

She had been admitted to the facility on October 26.

Present were family members, friends and leaders.

Catherine was described by those close to her as a bright, expressive and eloquent young girl with an enthusiastic sense of humour.

Kasavuli is survived with one child, Martin Kasavuli.

The final service for her sendoff will take place at Tigoi Primary School on Saturday, January 14.

She will be buried at her rural home at Zululu village, Vihiga county. 

Roots Party leader George Wajackoya and other leaders during a requiem mass in Nairobi on January 12, 2023
Roots Party leader George Wajackoya and other leaders during a requiem mass in Nairobi on January 12, 2023
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The requiem mass of Catherine Kasavuli at Feirnds Church along Ngong Road on Thursday
The requiem mass of Catherine Kasavuli at Feirnds Church along Ngong Road on Thursday
Image: ENOS TECHE
Martin Agingu Kasavuli during a requiem mass in Nairobi on January 12, 2023
Martin Agingu Kasavuli during a requiem mass in Nairobi on January 12, 2023
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A portrait of Catherine Kasavuli at the entrance of Friends International Church Centre along Ngong Road on January 12, 2023
A portrait of Catherine Kasavuli at the entrance of Friends International Church Centre along Ngong Road on January 12, 2023
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The casket of Catherine Kasavuli Casket during the requiem mass
The casket of Catherine Kasavuli Casket during the requiem mass
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Family and friedns during the requim mass of journalist Catherine Kasavuli on January 12
Family and friedns during the requim mass of journalist Catherine Kasavuli on January 12
Image: ENOS TECHE

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