This archive report was first published on 5 January 2022.
On January 5, 2022, we reflected on the lives of prominent Kenyans who passed away in 2021.
Notable Deaths in 2021 ¶
- Hosea Kiplagat Politician and philanthropist Hosea Kiplagat passed away on February 6, 2021, at the age of 76. Hosea Kiplagat
- John Oyioka Politician John Oyioka, who served as an MP from 2017 to 2021, passed away on February 15, 2021. John Oyioka
- Lorna Irungu Television presenter and media relations executive Lorna Irungu passed away on March 22, 2021, at the age of 50-51 due to COVID-19. Lorna Irungu
- Sarah Onyango Obama Grandmother of former U.S. President Barack Obama, Sarah Onyango Obama, passed away on March 29, 2021, at the age of 99 due to complications from diabetes and a stroke. Mama Sarah Obama
- Paul Koinange MP and Chairperson of the National Assembly Security Committee Paul Koinange passed away on May 31, 2021, due to COVID-19. Paul Koinange
- Orie Rogo Manduli Politician Orie Rogo Manduli passed away on September 8, 2021, at the age of 73. Orie Rogo Manduli
