Faces of some of the lives lost this year in Covid-19 crisis

 

The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of Kenyans of all ages and from all walks of life. 

Those we have lost come from all backgrounds and include politicians, musicians and media personalities.

Variously described as heroes, caring parents and loving family members, they will never be forgotten.

Here's a look at some people, each with a public profile, making it into the list of more than 1,937 Kenyans who have lost their lives in 2021.

Former NTV anchor Winnie Mukami became the latest widely known personality to die after contracting Covid-19.

Mukami, who recently served as a board member at Kenya Pipeline Corporation, died on Wednesday at a city hospital where she was receiving treatment.

She became a household name in 2003 when she began anchoring NTV news when the station was launched.

She had started her career at KBC as a TV and radio current affairs presenter and producer. Mukami worked there for two years.

In 2010, Mukami left NTV after seven years to found her own public relations firm, Winners Frontiers International, which she ran till her death.

Royal Media Services Radio managing editor Robin Njogu also fell casualty to the virus after a brave battle spanning four weeks. He died on March 16.

Prior to joining Royal Media Services, Njogu worked as a radio journalist at Nation FM and Capital FM.

Popular Mugithi musician Mureithi John Walker died on March 14 of what is believed to be Covid-19 related complications.

He hailed from Kirinyaga county and is largely remembered by his fans for hit songs such as 'Nyau Iriaga Mbia'.

Arthur Kinyanjui, son of Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri, died at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Mombasa after three months of ailment.   BY THE STAR