Kenya has been plunged into mourning after the death of Phoebe Muga Asiyo, the pioneer of the Maendeleo ya Wanawake movement.
Asiyo's passing was confirmed by her family in a statement, which revealed that the icon had passed away peacefully in her sleep while in North Carolina, U.S. "With heavy hearts, the Asiyo family shares the profound loss of our cherished mother, Hon.
Dr.
Phoebe Muga Asiyo… Her presence and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her," the family statement read in part.
