Yvonne Wamalwa Dies

Yvonne Wamalwa the widow of the late Vice President Kijana Wamalwa is dead.

Mrs Wamalwa died at her sister's home in Nyeri on Thursday morning.

The family is currently making arrangements to airlift her body to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi.

[caption caption="The Late Kijana Wamalwa and Yvonne During Their Wedding"][/caption]

After the death of her husband in 2003, Yvonne was appointed as the Deputy Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Habitat offices in Nairobi.

Three years later, she was appointed to Australia as the Deputy High Commissioner of Kenya to Australia, which she described as a wonderful experience. 

In 2012, Yvonne was sued by her step-children over Sh36.5 million paid to the family as gratuity after her husband's death.

The children, Ms Alice Muthoni Wamalwa and Mr William Wamalwa, wanted the High Court in Nairobi to order her to account for Sh8 million she allegedly received on behalf of two children who were minors then.

They further sought court orders to compel their step-mother to account for Sh3.4 million which they claim was found in their father’s briefcase at the time of his death.

Ever since her husband's death, Mrs Wamalwa maintained a low profile and was rarely seen at social events.

May her soul Rest in Peace.

[caption caption="The Late Yvonne Wamalwa"][/caption]

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