Sammy Lui Wang'ondu, a former State House Master of Ceremonies and seasoned journalist, passed away. According to Chris Wang'ondu, his son, Sammy died early on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
His precise cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Over the course of several decades, Sammy Lui's unique voice became a defining feature at governmental functions.
In his capacity as Director of State Functions, he made announcements for Daniel Moi, Mwai Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta, three Kenyan presidents. His voice commanded attention with clarity and grace, resonating through stadiums and formal events.
Lui started her media career with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), formerly the Voice of Kenya (VoK). Before relocating to the Office of the President and assuming the position of Director of State Events, he later joined KTN.
In these roles, he emerged as one of Kenya's first journalists and a pivotal player in the nation's media environment.
In addition to his career accomplishments, Sammy Lui was a parent to Nick Wang'ondu, a former Big Brother Kenya contestant. Many Kenyans were ignorant of his personal life and family ties despite his public demeanour.
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