The year 2017 has been such a very unlucky year for Kenyans after witnessing a series of deaths where the cruel hand of death has picked one government top official one after the other.
The scenes of these officials looked as if they had been pre written.
Recently we have not even buried and dried our chicks after mourning GG Kariuki than Joseph Nkaisserry collapsed and died immediately.
Look at the sad list below
1.Boy Juma Boy
Kwale ODM Senator Juma Boy Juma passed giving abig blow to ODM who were in hot pursuit to Mombasa votes. He would have been a good tool to annex votes in a wide region of Mombasa.
2.Joseph Nkaisserry
He died on Saturday after collpasing due to heart attack, he was the sitting CS for interior after replacing Ole Lenku
3.GG Kariuki
He also died after suffering from illness, Nkaisserry died moments after his burial when he was still the senate of Laikipia county
4.Lucy Kibaki
She died in 2016 but her memories are still painful in 2017 . We have not forgotten her dreadful death
5.Nderitu Gachagua
Nderitu , the governor to Nyeri county passed on in early March, again after a long battle with illness. He was known by many to be cool and well reserved avoiding political cacophony among silly windy politicia
6.Francis Nyenze
Kitui West legislator and former Minority leader Francis Nyenze had his last breath at 60 years old.
According to Kitui Senator, Senator Enoch Wambua he passed on at The Nairobi Hospital on Wensday.
The remains of his body has already been moved to Lee Funeral Home.
On August 31, Mr Nyenze carried an oxygen tank into the National Assembly for his swearing-in.
He was a member of NASA coalition under the Wiper Democratic ticket.
Kenyans moved on to social media to sent their heartfelt condolences
I wish to pass by deepest sympathies to the family, friends and indeed the people of Kitui West Constituency upon demise of the indefatigable former Minority Leader, MP, Hon. Francis Mwanzia Nyenze. We’ve lost such a brave and selfless leader! pic.twitter.com/4289UBIzed
— Attorney General. J.B. Muturi (@HonJBMuturi) December 6, 2017
WIPER DM wishes to announce with deep regret the sudden passing of Kitui West MP and former Minority Leader Hon. Francis Nyenze at Nairobi Hospital. Hon Nyenze has been unwell for several weeks.
Rest well kiongozi. pic.twitter.com/fsJvZHhjAH
— WIPER DMK (@WiperPartyKe) December 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/Machukah/status/938336049822040065
7.Wahome Gakuru
The late Dr. Wahome Gakuru died in 2017 on September 7th at Kabati area after experincing a freak accident along Thika-Sagana Road.
He was pronounced dead upon arriving at Thika Level 5 hospital.
8.David Mwiraria
Daudi former Finance Minister in the cabinet of Kenya could not win the battle with cancer again. He surrendered to death this week . He was accused of propagating Anglo Leasing scandal.
9. Margret Wambui Kenyatta
Uhuru Kenyatta’s sister was once a mayor of Nairobi city, she passed on and was laid to rest this week. Her memorial service was held in Nairobi during which the President was in attendance.
10.Eddy Fondo
A well known veteran journalist with KBC also passed on during the month of April. Even though his news was not wide spread, those who knew him by far felt disappointed by death.
11.Tristan Voorspuy
The white man was shot dead by unknown assailants over long ranch wrangles. His news were widely received in Western countries, bearing in mind that the shooting looked like a post colonial justice
12. William Ole Ntimama
Maasia leader and a strong supporter of KANU regime died also within this 2017. He was laid to rest at his home in Maasai land.
13.Ben Oluoch – Migori Senator
Migori Senator Ben Oluoch Okello has died after losing battle to throat cancer.
He died at around midnight of June 19, 2018, this is according to Ex- Ramogi presenter Mark Okundi who is nephew and family spokesman.
Late Ben Oluoch was recovering at MP Shah hospital in Nairobi after a long stay of more than a month in India.
The remains of his body have been moved to Lee Funeral Mortuary as family members plan meetings for burial preparations
Quick facts about Ben Olouch
- He was popularly known as BOO, tagged from his names Ben Oluoch Okello
- The late worked at KBC radio before moving to Ramogi FM at Royal Media Services
- He replaced Dr.Wilfred Machage on an ODM ticket in Migori County
