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Ruto, Raila lead Kenyans in paying tribute to pioneer female anchor Catherine Kasavuli

Catherine Kasavuli. She was among the first female news anchors in Kenya. [File, Standard]

Leaders from across the political divide led by President William Ruto paid glowing tributes to veteran journalist Catherine Kasavuli following her demise at the Kenyatta National Hospital on Thursday night.

Kasavuli had been battling cervical cancer and died aged 60. She was among the first female news anchors in Kenya and worked for KBC TV, KTN and Citizen TV.

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