Leaders on Friday paid glowing tributes to veteran TV broadcaster Catherine Kasavuli who died after a long battle with cancer.
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale described Kasavuli as a trailblazer TV journalist who graced screens with pride in her days.
"It is with profound sorrow that I have learnt of the death of Catherine Kasavuli who, for a long time, has been battling cervical cancer," Duale twitted.
"Of the few female faces that first graced our televisions at news time was that of Catherine Kasavuli. She prides as the first female journalist on Kenyan Television, having started her career in 1985."
He added, "May Allah grant her soul eternal rest and safe passage into the afterlife."
Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nassir said he had received the news of the death of Kasavuli with "great sorrow".
"It is with great sorrow that I receive the news about the death of Catherine Kasavuli, a veteran news anchor at KBC that graced our screens with news in the early years of broadcasting in Kenya and came back with the legends edition in the same station," he twitted.
The governor said the fallen TV legend had inspired many youths into journalism.
"On my behalf, my family and the people of Mombasa, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late legend Ms. Catherine Kasavuli.May her soul Rest in eternal Peace," he said.
Kavuli died on Friday morning after battling cervical cancer for long.
Rest in Peace Catherine Kasavuli and sincere condolences to the family, friends and relatives.
— Naisula Lesuuda (@Lesuuda) December 30, 2022
I grew up admiring your prowess, beauty and skills when reading news. Used to imitate and later followed the same career path. You were indeed a great trailblazer. Fare thee well❤️ pic.twitter.com/8OmqT4kWj2
Catherine Kasavuli was not only a great media personality who inspired millions in this country but he was also a huge part of the Kileleshwa family.
— Robert ALAI (@RobertAlai) December 30, 2022
As Kileleshwa, we have lost an icon.
To Martin and the greater Kasavuli family, we pray for you. May Mama RIP. pic.twitter.com/Cr8u5AI3Da
Catherine Kasavuli is a household name in Kenya following a glittering career in the media, during which she mentored many of the current crop of journalists. We mourn with her family. RIP Catherine pic.twitter.com/nifYbePTc4
— Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, EGH. (@governorkingi) December 30, 2022
We have lost a heroine. Shine on your way Catherine Kasavuli. You fought a good fight. My condelences to family and friends. pic.twitter.com/2cjxwGnKsJ
— Millicent Omanga (@MillicentOmanga) December 30, 2022
