Editor's Review

Nominated Senator Victor Prengei is dead. Senator Prengei died on Monday evening after he was involved in a nasty road accident at Gioto area in Nakuru County.  

Nominated Senator Victor Prengei is dead. Senator Prengei died on Monday evening after he was involved in a nasty road accident at Gioto area in Nakuru County.  

The accident was confirmed by Nakuru County Police Commander Beatrice Kiraguri. 

The senator succumbed to his injuries while he was being rushed to the hospital. 

Condolence messages have been pouring in following the senator's death: 

Nakuru County Governor Lee Kinyanjui wrote on Facebook," Today, at around 9.45pm, we have lost a dynamic and dedicated servant of the people Senator Victor Prengei. He died in a road crash on the Nakuru-Kabarak road. He represented the Ogiek community in Senate and was a beacon of hope to many. His elevation to the Senate was a major recognition to the rights of the Ogiek and other minority communities . He was a quiet and humble leader, always conscious of the huge burden he carried. To the family and the people of Marioshoni, our hearts, and prayers during these difficult times."