Ex-Governor's Political Advisor Perishes in Road Crash

Former Makueni governor Kivutha Kibwana is gutted about the death of his one-time political advisor Masoo Mwanzia. 

Mwanzia succumbed to injuries after being involved in a grisly accident on the late evening of Saturday, September 30.

According to news sources, the now-deceased was aboard an Audi model when it rammed into another vehicle at a spot along the Wote-Machakos highway. 

The cause of the accident could not be established immediately. 

Kibwana commiserated with the deceased's family following the loss.

"I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Masoo Mwanzia, who at one time served as my Political Advisor during my tenure in Makueni County. It's heart-wrenching to know that he tragically lost his life in a road accident on the Wote - Machakos road.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and I hope they find strength and comfort during this challenging time. May his soul rest in eternal peace," said Kibwana. 

This came close to a month after another former county chief official's death.

Former Migori deputy governor Nelson Mahanga Mwita who served second to Okoth Obado died on September 9 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.

Current governor Ochillo Ayacko in a statement mourned the death of Mahanga and sent condolences to his family and relatives.

“With a heavy heart, I send my sincere condolences to family, friends, relatives, and the entire citizenry of Migori County and Kenya at large for the unfortunate demise of our first Deputy Governor Hon. Nelson Mahanga Mwita. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My deepest empathy,” Governor Ayacko stated.

The county government in a separate statement eulogized Mahanga as a devoted leader in public service who gave his best for the betterment of the society.

“The late Hon.Nelson Mahanga Mwita, the immediate former Migori county government Deputy Governor was a devoted leader in public service who gave his best for the betterment of the society. With great commiseration, we register our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and the people of Migori for having lost such a useful leader. May His Soul rest in eternal peace,” the statement read.

Mahanga served with Obado for two terms between 2013 and 2022.

The deceased in 2020 took charge of some functions in Migori County after Obado was blocked by the High Court from accessing his office over graft charges.