These are some of the most prominent Kenyans who passed way in 2021:
1. 6 February – Hosea Kiplagat, 76, politician and philanthropist.
Hosea Kiplagat.
2. 15 February – John Oyioka, politician, MP (2017–2021).
John Oyioka.
3. 22 March – Lorna Irungu, 50–51, television presenter and media relations executive; COVID-19.
Lorna Irungu.
4. 29 March – Sarah Onyango Obama, 99, educator and philanthropist, grandmother of former U.S. President Barack Obama; complications from diabetes and a stroke.
Mama Sarah Obama.
5. 31st May – Paul Koinange. He was the Kiambaa MP and Chairperson of the National Assembly Security Committee. He succumbed to Covi-19.
Paul Koinange.
6. 8 September – Orie Rogo Manduli, 73, Politician.