Over the years Kenyans have died of cancer. Here is a list of prominent Kenyans who have died from the deadly disease in the recent past:
- David Kiaraho, 62 – Olkalou MP (2026)
- Bob Collymore, 61 – Former Safaricom CEO (2019)
- Joyce Laboso, 58 – Former Bomet Governor (2019)
- Ken Okoth, 41 – Former Kibra MP (2019)
- Nderitu Gachagua, 64 – Former Nyeri Governor (2017)
- Chris Kirubi, 79/80 – Industrialist / Businessman (2021)
- Francis Nyenze, 60 – Former Kitui West MP (2017)
- Ben Oluoch (Okello), 55 – Former Migori Senator (2018)
- Grace Kipchoim, 56 – Former Baringo South MP (2018)
- Calestous Juma, 64 – Renowned academic / Harvard Professor / Global scholar (2017)
- Janet Kanini Ikua, 38 – TV presenter / NTV journalist (2017)
- Waweru Mburu – Veteran Journalist / Radio Citizen presenter (2016)
- Wangari Maathai, 71 – Nobel Peace Prize winner and environmentalist (2011)
- Jane Kiano, 74 – Former Maendeleo ya Wanawake Chair (2018)
- Michelle Wararia Karume, 25 – Social figure / Granddaughter of Njenga Karume (2019)
- Pete Openda – Actor (2020)
- Betty Bayo, 40 – Gospel Musician (2025)
- Njenga Karume, 83 – Former Minister, MP & Businessman (2012)
- Catherine Kasavuli, 60 – Veteran TV news anchor (2022)
- Francis Munyua Waititu (Wakapee) – Former Juja MP (2021)
- Nathaniel Tum, 73 – Former Kenya Seed Managing Director (2022)
- Rasna Warah, 63 – Veteran journalist & author (2025)
- Gladys Erude, 70 – Veteran KBC journalist (2021)
- Rosemary Alakie Mboya – Daughter of Tom Mboya (2022)
