President William Ruto has led Kenyans in mourning veteran Tv news anchor Catherine Kasavuli.

The President was among political leaders who took to social media to mourn Kasavuli after news broke of her demise at Kenyatta National Hospital.

In his message on Twitter, the president said he was deeply saddened by the news of the passing on of Kasavuli describing her as an intelligent news anchor.

"Catherine was a cheerful, articulate and intelligent news anchor who took to television with unprecedented flair. Her pleasant smile, clear steady voice, and elegance made her a welcome presence and reassuring bearer of news to Kenyan living rooms for decades." said Ruto.

Adding " Let us therefore celebrate the life of a talented pioneer who famously excelled in her profession, entrancing the nation with her talent and extraordinary poise. I pray that God comforts her family in this time of mourning and that her soul rest in eternal peace."

"I join the rest of the nation in mourning the passing of a television icon Ms. Catherine Kasavuli. She has been a legendary newscaster who always performed with great poise and grace. I extend my profound condolences and heartfelt sympathies to her family and friends." said former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho.

Kasavuli died aged 60 at the Kenyatta National Hospital on Thursday night, after battling with cancer.

Kasavuli had been admitted at the facility since October 26.

In November, colleagues and friends in the media industry mobilised people to donate blood for urgent transfusion after she was admitted at KNH.