The nation is still in shock. Many can't still believe that Janet Kanini Ikua is gone. The former Nation TV presenter breathed her last today.

Although details regarding her death are not yet known, we pray that the good Lord may comfort her family.

Gone Too Soo! Janet Kanini Ikua Is DEAD

Janet Kanini was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 2015 which came as a surprise to her.

“4 WEEKS AGO I CAME TO INDIA SEEKING A MEDICAL ANSWER – WELL I FOUND IT, AND IT WAS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED. AT ALL.

SO HERE’S WHAT THE LATEST MEDICAL REPORTS SAY.

LUNG CANCER. STAGE 4, MEANING IT HAS SPREAD FROM THE PRIMARY LUNG SITE INTO LYMPH NODES.

CLEARLY MY BODY IS STAYING TRUE TO MY LOVE FOR DRAMA AND THEATRICS BECAUSE A BLOOD CLOT HAS ALSO DECIDED TO HANG OUT IN THE HEART MUSCLE. DOCTORS HAVE CALLED IT ‘ORGANIZED’ – YAANI IT’S FIXED IN THE MUSCLE WITH LITTLE CHANCE OF MOVING SO I’M SAFE FROM THAT. WE CAN FOCUS ON TREATING THE CANCER.

It has taken me weeks to decide to publicly admit that this is the diagnosis. One reason is that it is not advised to give voice to sickness. What you declare is what is. However I realize that discussing this condition over the past 3 and half months has helped people – those with similar symptoms, those with other ailments and those who are affected by caring for the sick. I know that sickness is not my portion, and if by sharing my experience I can help to educate and comfort others, then so be it..," read an extract from Janet's post that shocked her fans.

Read the full post here: 

Kenyans were touched by Kanini's sad story and started a kitty for her medical treatment.

From celebrities to local wananchi, many attended Janet's fundraising at the Carnivore and she later travelled to India for treatment. After several months, Kanini came back home and we were convinced that she would live longer but God loved her most and plucked her from our midst..

Well, Janet was married to a supportive husband, George Ikua and were blessed with two kids; a son and a daughter. Below is a compilation of photos of the young family Janet Kanini has left behind.

May God give them strength during this difficult moment.