Mathew Nyamlori, the man who went viral for sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCPE) nine times, has passed away.
Nyamlori's death was confirmed on Monday, January 20, by his long-term friend, who revealed the resilient philomath passed away after a brave battle with cancer.
According to the friend Okoto Nyuka BeL, Nyamlori had made peace with his fate and had gone to the lengths of making some personal requests bearing in mind that his demise was near. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend, Mathew Nyamlori, who bravely battled cancer with unwavering strength.
He rested peacefully this morning at 7:00 am, while we were processing his discharge, leaving behind a legacy of courage and hope.