Ababu Namwamba Heartbroken after Losing Mum: “Profound Sadness”
- Former CS Ababu Namwamba and his family were thrown into mourning after a recent major loss
- This comes months after Namwamba lost a loyal aide who had served him and his family for nearly 20 years
- The politician asked for privacy to mourn in his heartfelt message that left Kenyans consoling him
Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been thrown into mourning after losing his mum, Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba.
Source: Facebook
The politician revealed that his mother passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, August 7.
"With profound sadness and a deep sense of loss, the Peter and Agatha Namwamba family regrets to announce the demise of our matriarch, Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba, who departed from our midst today, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 12.30 pm," part of the message read.
Namwamba noted that their family spokesperson, Thomas Nyanyingi Namwamba, would handle the communications moving forward.
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When will Namwamba's mum be buried?
He also requested privacy from the public, and they also appealed for prayers and calm as the funeral arrangements get underway.
Details about her funeral will be shared later.
"The family spokesman, Prof. Thomas Nanyingi Namwamba, will handle communications moving forward. The family will appreciate prayers, privacy, and calm during this incredibly difficult moment. We thank you."
Source: Instagram
The death of the Namwamba matriarch comes months after the loss of the family's loyal bodyguard Jonah Kemboi Rotich.
Namwamba loved Rotich like a brother and was devastated to learn that he was ailing.
The politician honoured Rotich by penning a heartfelt message recalling him as a loyal bodyguard.
During Rotich's burial, Namwamba could not control his grief; he broke down in tears, leaving his partner to console him.
Namwamba was pictured standing over his late aide's casket while viewing his body and painfully wiping his tears.
Rotich was laid to rest in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu county.
Netizens console Namwamba
After learning of his mother's passing, Kenyans consoled the politician. Here is what they had to say:
mr_kisiiuniversity2025:
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family at large sir 💔🕯️. May her soul rest in eternity.
Nairobi_juice:
May you find solace during this tough time.
tiraswaiyakithuku:
"My most heartfelt and deepest condolences during this time. May mama rest in peace eternal. Amen!"
missearth254:
"Sincere condolences , hugs and prayers from your earth family."
mbogoanthony:
"My heartfelt condolences to you my bro and entire family ,you are in our thoughts and prayers ,may mama rest in eternal peace."
Ababu Namwamba's ex wife passes on
In other news, the politician and his family were thrown into mourning after the death of his ex-wife, Prisca Mwaro, in 2023.
Kenyans were heartbroken to learn that Prica died just a day after celebrating her birthday.
A section of her followers moved to social media to mourn her, noting that she had died so soon.
Namwamba and the late had three kids together, a daughter and two sons, whom they loved and adored.
The politician buried her at his Budalangi home.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
