Prof Wangari Maathai a re-known environmental, political and human right activist passed away on 25th Sept 2011 after battling with cancer.
In 2004 she won Nobel Peace Prize and made a history of the first African woman to won it. She is the founder for Green Belt Movement.
A synopsis of her life and work can be read here.
Condolences to family,relatives, friends, Kenyans and all who are fighting for democracy, human rights and making world a better place to live for our and coming generations