UDA Aspirant for Malava By-Election Collapses, Dies While Heading to Women Empowerment Programme
- Enock Andanje Musambai collapsed and died before he could reach his destination and address the people of Malava constituency
- Andanje was one of the politicians who were seeking to occupy the Malava constituency parliamentary seat following Malulu Injendi's passing
- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission set by-election in Malava and other vacant constituencies to be held on November 17
Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Malava constituency Member of Parliament aspirant Enock Andanje Musambai has suddenly passed away.
Source: Facebook
Andanje was set to vie for the political seat under President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
What happened to Enock Andanje?
According to a statement released by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Andanje collapsed and died while heading to a widows’ empowerment forum in Bulupi, West Kabras.
"I have received a message that one of us, Dr. Enock Musambai Andanje who was planning to come here has passed away," Mudavadi said
Mudavadi's announcement caused the entire crowd to respond in shock as Andanje was expected to address the crowd.
The political aspirant reportedly developed weakness in his feet and thus could not leave his vehicle.
Andanje, who was the former principal of Bungoma High School, was reportedly rushed to the hospital, where efforts to resuscitate him were done to no avail.
The cause of Andanje's death has yet to be revealed, but local authorities state that a post-mortem will be conducted to establish the cause of his death.
The deceased had taken an early retirement from his teaching profession so he could contest the Malava by-elections.
The constituency's by-election was organised to fill the vacant seat of the late office holder, Malulu Injendi.
The deceased was among those politicians who were seeking to occupy the seat under the UDA party ticket.
Did Kenyans mourn Enock Andanje's death?
Kenyans who knew Andanje took to their social media to mourn the late political aspirant, with some paying emotional tributes to him.
Man Brian Makhokha:
"Mwalimu Dr. Enock Andanje Musambai, MP, Aspirant Malava was a progressive leader who was dedicated to public service. He was vocal, hardworking and a tireless champion for the transformation of the Malava constituency Education system."
Enock Makanga:
"Sudden Death of Dr..Enock Andanje Musambai. It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the sudden passing of Mwalimu Dr. Enock Andanje Musambai.
Kakan Duncan:
"Kama sio huyu.. huenda singemaliza shule... Noo this one nayo has left me weak,😭😭... RIP mwalimu na kiongozi Enock Andanje Musambai .. hard to believe but forced to accept the reality... Life is a scam."
Allan KE:
"My principal. It's tough, DR. ENOCK ANDANJE MUSAMBAI. One of the aspirants, Malava constituency 😭😭😭 Rip.
John Wambutsi:
"I take this opportunity to send my condolences to the family of Uncle Enock Andanje Musambai, it's indeed painful, I lack words to express. Go well, my uncle."
UDA MCA Beth Wahito killed by bus
This came weeks after UDA MCA Beth Wahito died in a grisly accident along the busy Nairobi–Nakuru Highway.
Source: Facebook
The car she was driving collided with a Guardian Angel bus shortly after midnight on Sunday, June 22.
The news of Wahito's sudden death was received with shock and sadness by many Kenyans.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
