{
  "id": 6285473,
  "title": "Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye Passes Away: Prof Lukoye Atwoli’s Wife Dies After Cancer Fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/maureen-nyadida-lukoye-passes-away-prof-lukoye-atwolis-wife-dies",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:15:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/maureen-nyadida-lukoye-passes-away-prof-lukoye-atwolis-wife-dies-after-cancer-fight/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenya is in mourning after the death of Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye, the wife of esteemed psychiatrist Prof. Lukoye W’Atwoli, who succumbed to cancer on September 8, 2026. Prof. Atwoli, the son of COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, announced the devastating news through a heartfelt Facebook post, expressing his profound sorrow. Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye, a respected public-sector professional, had spent over 14 years at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in various senior roles, including Compliance Officer and Strategy and Change Officer. She held an MBA in Strategic Management and an MA in Counselling Psychology from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa. The couple, married for 21 years, had two children and were known for their openness about Maureen's cancer journey, describing how her husband's unwavering support was instrumental during the challenging times. Maureen had been actively involved in the Lukoye Atwoli Foundation. As news of her passing spread, Kenyans expressed their condolences, and friends accompanied Prof. Atwoli to Lee Funeral Home for the burial preparations.",
  "summary": "Kenya is mourning the loss of Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye, the beloved wife of renowned psychiatrist Prof. Lukoye W’Atwoli, who passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Prof. Atwoli, the son of COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli, announced the heartbreaking news in a brief but devastating Facebook post. “I will struggle to [...] The post Maureen…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}