Master of the knife and pen: Kenyans’ heartfelt tributes to Dr Yusuf K Dawood

No one wrote like this man! Though now departed to inhabit the world unknown to the living, the ink of his pen was the nutritious food to the minds of many a reader. A refined surgeon under whose tree of artistic writing we found impressive tutelage. May Dr. Dawood’s soul RIP. pic.twitter.com/0AeVEzqPSC

— Javas Bigambo (@Javasbigambo) January 29, 2023

Such an icon. Inspiring storyteller. “Surgeon’s Diary” was my childhood ‘must-read’. A national treasure. Travel well, Yusuf Dawood. Rest deeply. You will see from infinite spaces how many lives you touched in unexpected ways. Rest well. Your legacy is intact.

— 🕊Yvonne A. Owuor (@AdhiamboKE) January 30, 2023

Dr Yusuf of Surgeon’s Diary Rest in peace. our Sunday’s won’t be the same again, as the column used to be next to wahome whisper’s. The Mature humor from Daktari in his journey experience in UK, Kenya , indian etc. Will be dearly be missed @NationAfrica pic.twitter.com/bxRilN7k1z

— kenian (@Selectiv32) January 30, 2023

Farewell to the brilliant Dr Yusuf Dawood, writer and physician extraordinaire. With pen and stethoscope, he made his mark on the world, inspiring us all through his Sunday Nation articles. 94 years well-lived. We’ll miss you, but your words live on. Rest in peace, doc pic.twitter.com/USQbW8kvlb

— James Waititu (@JamesWaititu) January 30, 2023

Dr. Yusuf Dawood, a medic, and a columnist per excellence rested at 94. Like all good things, he’s been taken away also. We have to be grateful though, for the four decades of Surgeon’s Diary. pic.twitter.com/U2CKJqVnR4

— Ramesh Saxena (@Docktus_) January 30, 2023

Dr Yusuf Kodwavwalla aka Dr Yusuf Dawood dies aged 94; he wrote the Surgeon’s Diary column that ran in the Sunday Nation for four decades.

He was one of my biggest inspirations through his wit, charm and boundless positivity. Thank you for inspiring me to write. pic.twitter.com/3C0FnIRtE5

— Epicus (@democritus_wri) January 30, 2023

Dr. Yusuf Dawood was a great story-teller. I would always look forward to his column in The Sunday Nation. He would share not only his experiences but also his own life. Kindness, he said was the milk of the human soul. A great soul he was. Requiesce in pace.

— Tony Wachira (@tony_wachira) January 30, 2023

Go well Prolific surgeon and columnist Dr Yusuf Dawood. The Surgeon’s Diary column on Sunday Nation will always be missed.

— Arap Doyo (@ArapDoyo) January 30, 2023

Waking up to the sad news that Dr Yusuf Dawood is no more 😭

I read Surgeon’s Diary on Sunday Nation faithfully since I was a kid, and it honestly fuelled my desire to be a Print Journalist and really improved my writing skills

To Him we belong, to Him we will return 🙏

— Jeff Kinyanjui (@_JeffKinyanjui) January 30, 2023

Dr. Yusuf Dawood. His scapel was as mighty as his pen. His wit and prose a Sunday treat. A beautiful human.

— C (@olekibz) January 30, 2023

Sad to hear about Dr. Yusuf Dawood’s passing, Eye of the storm was such a great read for younger me. May his soul rest in peace.🧡

— Candelaura (@ZNadirs) January 30, 2023

Dr Yusuf Kodwavwalla aka Dr Yusuf Dawood; you weaved and strung woods together in your articles as easily as you used your scalpel in theatres R I P, Dr Dawood

— Bernard Namunane (@Namunaneb) January 29, 2023

Fare thee well Dr.Yusuf Dawood (official name Dr. Yusuf Kodwavwalla). You inspired a generation of writers and columnists. You engaged us every week with your column & even after you sought retirement audiences asked for a few more reappearances on Sunday Nation @NationAfrica

— Richard Wanjohi™ (@RWanjohi) January 29, 2023

Dr. Yusuf Dawood used to talk about his three wives proudly. The marital wife, his career as a doctor and of course writing. I read his pieces growing up and admired his passion for writing when he had sick people to deal with. A legend in my books. A goat 🐐 has rested. pic.twitter.com/QO25l0RYQZ

— Babji (@babji_elimelech) January 29, 2023

The Surgeon’s Diary was one of columns in a newspaper I ever followed religiously. Good pen, great hand. May his soul Rest in Peace.

— Valar Dohaeris 🍜 (@SiPicho) January 30, 2023

RIP Dr Yusuf Kodwavwalla AKA Dr Yusuf Dawood of The Surgeons Diary.

Your ability to simplify medical conditions into real life stories was impeccable.

You are a role model.@KenyaMedics_KMA sends condolences to the family of Dr Dawood & to the medical fraternity as a whole. pic.twitter.com/4O9SxDukU8

— The Kenyan Gyne (Health Service Commission) (@simonkigondu) January 30, 2023

Rest in peace Rotarian Dr. Yusuf Dawood. You lived this life yo the fullest. Thank you for sharing your talent with humanity. https://t.co/tIPKpFujOr

— Rahab N. Mwathi (@NjeriMwathi) January 30, 2023