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Her son, Sylvester Erude, confirmed to that the celebrated presenter passed away on the morning of Thursday, August 5.
She died while receiving treatment in Nairobi after a long battle with cancer.
"She passed away after a long battle with cancer and heart disease in Nairobi," stated Sylvester.
Erude is celebrated for her steadfast career in media since joining the station in 1976. She served as a presenter on both Idhaa ya Taifa and KBC TV.
Before joining the media, Erude, a trained teacher, worked as tutor at Tigoi Girls High School.
After retiring in 2001, she ventured into the business world until 2008 before moving to the United States where some of her grandchildren are based.
She is survived by her six children, four of which live in the United States of America
She died while receiving treatment in Nairobi after a long battle with cancer.
"She passed away after a long battle with cancer and heart disease in Nairobi," stated Sylvester.
Erude is celebrated for her steadfast career in media since joining the station in 1976. She served as a presenter on both Idhaa ya Taifa and KBC TV.
Before joining the media, Erude, a trained teacher, worked as tutor at Tigoi Girls High School.
After retiring in 2001, she ventured into the business world until 2008 before moving to the United States where some of her grandchildren are based.
She is survived by her six children, four of which live in the United States of America