List of notable Kenyans who've died in 2024

From journalists and entertainers to athletes and educators, their untimely deaths have left a void in the hearts of many.

Here's a list of notable Kenyans who have passed away since the beginning of 2024.

1. General Francis Ogolla

President William Ruto announced that General Francis Ogolla, Chief of Defence Forces, perished in a helicopter crash in the Sindar area at the border of West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet on Thursday, April 18.

Together with General Ogolla in the fatal crash were 11 other valiant military personnel; nine of whom also died, while two survived.

Following a Military Honours and Memorial Service held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on April 20, 2024, General Ogolla was buried at his home in Alego, Siaya County.

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2. June Moi

June Chebet Moi, the daughter of former President Daniel Moi, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

June, the youngest among the Moi siblings and adopted by the former president, died at the age of 60. She was also a niece to his late estranged wife, Lena Moi.

Her burial took place at the family farm in Bahati, Nakuru County, on April 18, 2024.

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3. Rita Tinina

Rita Tinina, a respected journalist known for her impactful reporting, tragically passed away on March 17, 2024, due to severe pneumonia. She was found dead at her residence in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.

The mother of one was laid to rest at their family home in Noosupeni Farm, Olokirikirai, Narok County, on March 27, 2024.

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4. Brian Chira

Brian Chira, a popular TikToker, lost his life on March 16, 2024, in a hit-and-run accident. He succumbed to injuries sustained after being hit by a speeding car.

His funeral took place on March 26, 2024, at his family's residence in Gathanje, Ingitei village, Githunguri, Kiambu County.

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5. Comedian Chongin Kale

Chongin Kale, a Kalenjin content creator, tragically passed away in a road accident in Bomet.

He was among the five fatalities in a road accident in Silbwet, Bomet county, on March 18, 2024.

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6. Kelvin Kiptum

Kelvin Kiptum, a talented marathoner, lost his life in a road crash on February 11, 2024. He was accompanied by his Rwandan coach, Gervais Hakizimana, during the accident.

Kiptum's burial took place on February 23, 2024, in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County.

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7. Charles Ouda

Charles Ouda, a renowned actor, passed away at the age of 38. The death was announced by family members through his fiancée Ciku Muriuki.

His cause of death was not disclosed, but his last rites and cremation were conducted at the Kariokor Crematorium in Nairobi on February 15, 2024.

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8. Lizzie Wanyoike

Lizzie Wanyoike, a celebrated educationist and mentor, battled cancer courageously until her passing on January 14, 2024, at the age of 73.

She was laid to rest on January 23, 2024, at her late husband’s home in Murang’a County, leaving behind three children and 12 grandchildren.

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9. Charles Kipsang

Charles Kipsang, a Kenyan athlete, tragically collapsed and passed away after completing the Mount Cameroon Race on February 25, 2024. Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Buea Regional Hospital.

10. Starlet Wahu

Starlet Wahu, a 24-year-old Instagram model, was found murdered in a short-term rental in South B on January 3, 2024. She had been strangled, and a deep-cut wound on her thigh had severed a vein.

The accused, John Matara, was apprehended and subsequently charged with her murder.