Mathew Nyamlori's death is still a shock to many who were hoping that he would recover after his health update.

In his last post, Nyamlori shared how optimistic he was to leave the hospital before it emerged that he had passed on.

He joined a list of Kenyans who hit the headlines this week. Here are the top stories as highlighted by TUKO.co.ke:

Nyamlori's name became synonymous with resilience and determination after sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) an extraordinary nine times. He died on January 20.

Nyamlori succumbed to gastric cancer, leaving behind a legacy of grit and hope that inspired many.

Nyamlori's younger brother told TUKO.co.ke that he passed away early Monday, January 20, but he delayed telling the public until informing his elderly parents.

As of January 25, the family is yet to release burial dates even as more and more people are seeking ways to support the family.

Dama wa Spares shared a billboard she put up featuring her best friend, Muthoni wa Kirumba, and fans commented with several requests.

Many asked the city businesswoman to put up a billboard for her now ex-best friend, Bishop Ben Kiengei, and she responded.

Kiengei and Dama fell out a few months ago after an audio of the businesswoman allegedly exposing the man of God emerged.

Kenyans flocked to social media to mourn Nyamlori, whose inspirational story went viral, touching many.

The cancer survivor, who had been transferred to Aga Khan Hospital Nairobi recently, shared a post revealing he would be leaving the hospital on January 20.

In a Facebook post, Nyamlori thanked Kenyans for their support and revealed that he was getting better.

After his death was confirmed, Kenyans flocked to social media to mourn him. One said:

"Ohhh I had so much hope for his full recovery. Rest in power, Mathew."

Another said:

"Mathew has rested as a warrior."

After Dama Wa Spares set up a billboard featuring Kameme FM presenter Baby Top, the billboard attracted criticism from Kenyans with marketing experience, who opined that the design was poor.

However, some countered that the billboard got people to speak about the company.

The signage is erected at Muthaiga along Thika Road, and many men admitted it was distracting them.

Jackie Matubia and her ex-husband, Kennedy Njogu, went on a family outing, prioritising family time for the kids, Zari and Zendaya.

The couple, who divorced in 2019, share a daughter, Zari, and have an amicable co-parenting relationship.

Matubia shared snippets from their Sunday family day, including joyful moments spent swimming and relaxing together.

In the clip, she wears a red dress while enjoying her drinks, while her baby girl wears a blue swimsuit while enjoying a photo op with her pilot dad.

However, a video emerged on January 24 showing the actress revealing she was single and was seriously searching for love.

Last week, MP Oscar Sudi went viral after he hosted his Alego Usonga counterpart, Samuel Atandi, at his home.

Ezekiel Otuoma's burial also made headlines after his ex praised the late footballer's widow, Rachel, for her resilience.

TUKO.co.ke featured the top stories, including a gospel singer who confessed that he murdered his lover and was arrested while trying to dispose of her severed head.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

Source: TUKO.co.ke