Kenyan industrialist and business tycoon is dead.
Chris Kirubi who was battling cancer before he died at the age of 80 years old .
Kirubi died at his home at 1pm after a long battle with cancer, the family confirmed on Monday 6th June in 2021.
On his popular hashtag on social media, Chris Kirubi had posted a very encouraging message in the morning, only for him to pass away in the evening .
Kirubi had been suffering from Cancer since 2019.
Kirubi opened up about his battle with cancer for the first time in a brief video in which he appealed to Kenyans to undertake regular medical examinations.
“I hope that when you see me and think of me, you remember that cancer is treatable and curable. Go to your doctor and prompt them to profile your blood for cancer cells.
“We will only defeat cancer if we do something about it and I truly believe we can start with regular cancer screening tests which can catch some cancers early, when they are small, have not spread and are easier to treat.
“I know that cancer diagnosis can be very devastating to the person who is receiving the news and the people close to them. I have been on the receiving end myself,” he said.
RIP.
Chris Kirubi’s poor health while he was fighting cancer
With President Uhuru Kenyatta
With Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho
With Gideon Moi
