The sad news was confirmed by her close friend, human rights activist Alamin Kimathi.
While the cause of her death has not been officially disclosed, it is known that Rasna had been battling breast cancer since 2022.
Rasna's death has left the Kenyan media community and her many admirers in mourning.
She was known for her tireless commitment to political governance, human rights, and social justice, which she advocated through her writing and commentary.
Over the years, she made significant contributions to major publications, including The Guardian (UK), Africa is a Country, The East African, and The Elephant.
Her career spanned over two decades, during which she became a respected figure in journalism and literature.
Rasna also worked as an editor at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
Through her influential work, she brought attention to key global issues, especially those affecting marginalized communities.
Rasna was an accomplished author with several publications to her name.
Her first book, Triple Heritage (1998), explored the history of South Asians in East Africa.
In 2012, she published Mogadishu Then and Now, followed by War Crimes in 2016, which examined the complex political landscape in Somalia.
Her final book, Lords of Impunity (2022), critically analyzed the internal contradictions and failures of the United Nations.
An alumna of Malmö University in Sweden, where she earned a Master’s degree in Communication for Development, and Suffolk University in Boston, where she studied Psychology and Women’s Studies, Rasna’s educational background enriched her understanding of global issues, which she often highlighted in her writings.
Her passing comes nearly a year after the death of another Kenyan journalist, Rita Tinina, who passed away in March 2024.
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