Former NTV presenter Janet Kanini died on Saturday after a battle with lung cancer. The 39-year-old is survived by her husband and two children.
"Janet was a much loved and much respected media personality whose commitment to accuracy, objectivity, and non-partisan reporting made her work truly outstanding," Uhuru said.
In a briefing at Eldoret State Lodge, spokesman Manoah Esipisu said Kanini's legacy should be emulated by her former colleagues at NTV and the media fraternity.
"Janet fought bravely against cancer, ultimately losing that fight. But her bravery, and her public awareness campaign may yet have led to hundreds seeking diagnosis earlier, and therefore saving their lives," he said.
"May the Lord rest her soul in eternal peace."
-The Star