Former Communication Authority Director General Francis Wangusi is Dead

The Former Communications Authority Director General Francis Wangusi is dead.

The news of his demise has been confirmed by his family.

“We are saddened to have lost my brother Francis, he was going under treatment at the Nairobi Hospital, and at 1.30 pm he passed on . He has left big gaps and we pray to God to give us strength,” said Ms Wangusi.

He died while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital. General Francis had been admitted to the ICU after a prolonged illness.

This comes after an appeal for blood donation was made in late January. 

The Communication Authority of Kenya has been saddened by his death and has eulogize him for his significant contribution to transitioning the digital television broadcast and the sector’s exponential growth during his tenure.

“It is with profound sadness that we have received news on the passing on of former CA Director General Mr. Francis Wangusi which occurred this afternoon at the Nairobi Hospital where he had been receiving treatment. Mr Wangusi oversaw significant milestones in the ICT industry, including the transition to digital television broadcasting and the sector's exponential growth during his tenure from 2012 until his retirement on 22nd August 2019. May his soul find rest in perfect peace,” the Communication Authority of Kenya stated.

Francis Wangusi was named Director-General of Kenya's Communications Authority in 2012, and retired in 2019.