Former NTV presenter Janet Kanini Ikua has passed on after battling lung cancer
Former NTV N-soko Property show host Janet Kanini Ikua has passed on at the age of 38 after battling lung cancer for a while.
She was diagnosed with cancer in which had developed from a complication of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). The cancer lesions had spread to her liver, bones, abdomen, lymph nodes and lungs by the time she was going for treatment in India.
The information has been sadly confirmed by her former friend and colleague Larry Madowo. He tweeted “My friend Janet Kanini-Ikua breathed her last this morning. She was brave & inspiring. We're all privileged to have known her. Sleep well. “
It is indeed a sad day as many have taken on to social media to pass their condolences. In , Kenyans in solidarity contributed towards her treatment in India as they travelled the journey with her.
She let people in as she over and again updated people of her progress via social media.
In February , after a review from her doctors, she announced that she was free from cancer on a Facebook post.
“My dear friends, relatives, colleagues, supporters, prayer warriors, I hav
20 Kenyan celebrities whose deaths affected all of us personally
The country has had very famous and largely loved Kenyan celebrities and public figures whose demise affected all of us personally.
Until their sad deaths, these Kenyan celebrities were icons, influential, kind, passionate, and change-makers in their respective industries.
In this article, we celebrate these Kenyan celebrities and more who are not listed, for their impact; we will always remember them.
1. E-sir
E-sir is still and forever will remain to be the most influential rapper in Kenya.
Famously known as South C&#;s Finest, he&#;s still in our hearts to date and his music lives on in our minds.
Issah Mmari was killed in a sad accident while traveling from Nairobi to Nakuru after attending a concert at Afraha Stadium in March
2. K-rupt
In November , K-Rupt was reportedly shot and killed while riding a matatu from Nanyuki to Nakuru.
His passing shocked the entire nation. K-Rupt, like E-Sir, contributed to the development of the Kenyan music scene.
3. Ayeiya
After a horrific accident near Langata Road in Nairobi in April , Emmanuel Makori Nyambane, also known as Ayeiya Poa Poa, died.
He
Nairobi News
Former NTV presenter Janet Kanini-Ikua, who passed away last Saturday, after a protracted battle with lung cancer, will be laid to rest Saturday in Naromoru, Nyeri County.
She is survived by her husband George Ikua and two children Pedro, 6, and Jasmine, 4.
During her memorial service at Nairobi Baptist Church on Friday, her husband, in an a emotional eulogy, described her as loving, friendly and a dedicated family woman who gave her all in anything she did.
“In every field she worked, she received awards of excellence and finally the country recognized her as one of the 40 under 40 women,” Mr Ikua said.
POSITIVE SPIRIT
Her mother, Dr Margaret Muiva, told mourners that the support Janet got after she was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer “helped uphold her positive spirit during the healing process, and at that time she chose to listen and help other Kenyans suffering from cancer in whatever she could. Thus she founded the Kanini for Africa Foundation.”
Janet’s friends and formers colleagues who spoke to Saturday Nation recounted that the former TV personality stayed positive, optimistic and inspirational to many people across the country especia
Former NTV presenter Janet Kanini Ikua has passed on, Nation is reporting.
Janet was battling lung cancer, and it was thought that she was progressing well. Early last year, she announced that an MRI scan had shown that she was finally cancer free.
According to a post she made last year, doctors had given her 6 months to live, but she has gone on to live a few more years.
&#;My hubby revealed something after we got the great news. He told me that last year, my doctors didn&#;t think that I had more than 6 months to a year to live, but hubby refused to tell me because he knew it would stress me more,&#; Ikua said in
Janet died this morning at the age of
Her health challenges began in when she was diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
She was a former anchor at NTV, before later hosting the N-Soko Property Show.
Friend and former colleagues are continuing to send their condolence messages.
May she rest in peace.
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