Famous deaths
Kenyans and world figures we remember: who died on this day, anniversaries coming up, and recent deaths. Dates are confirmed from public records.
Died on this day, October 8
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Anniversaries in the next two weeks
- 2005 Milton Obote Former President of Uganda Oct 10, 2005, 20 years ago
- 2014 Ali Mazrui Political scientist and author Oct 12, 2014, 11 years ago, Kenya
- 1989 Franco Luambo Congolese rumba guitarist and bandleader Oct 12, 1989, 36 years ago
- 2021 Agnes Tirop Olympic long-distance runner Oct 13, 2021, 4 years ago, Kenya
- 1999 Julius Nyerere First President of Tanzania Oct 14, 1999, 26 years ago
- 2025 Raila Odinga Former Prime Minister of Kenya and long-time opposition leader Oct 15, 2025, Kenya
- 1987 Thomas Sankara President of Burkina Faso Oct 15, 1987, 38 years ago
- 2007 Lucky Dube Reggae musician Oct 18, 2007, 18 years ago
- 2011 Muammar Gaddafi Former leader of Libya Oct 20, 2011, 14 years ago