The nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) in Murang’a County Mark Wainaina has passed away.
Wainaina, died on Wednesday while undergoing treatment for an ailment that had dragged him for a while.
His close friend who identified as Amos Mwangi announced his demise noting that he passed away peacefully.
”It is with a heavy heart that I share the news I never thought I’d have to write: we have lost my best friend, Hon. Mark Wainaina. Despite his incredible fight and the tireless efforts of the medical team, Mark passed away peacefully, as confirmed by the final ECG report today,” Mwangi stated.
President William Ruto has mourned the late Wainana as a hardworking and promising leader.
“Mark Wainaina, the nominated Member of the County Assembly of Murang’a, was friendly, witty, and with immense potential that inspired the growth of the UDA Party,” Ruto said.
“Our thoughts are with the family and all those who knew him at this sad time. Rest In Peace Mheshimiwa,” he added.
Wainaina was diagnosed with a severe pulmonary disease that had caused his lungs to fail, prompting the family to take him to the hospital.
The nominated MCA was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at one of the hospitals after his condition worsened.
The Murang’a County Assembly had organized a fundraising dinner for the late MCA in a bid to raise financial support.
The fundraising event was scheduled for Friday 15 November at Sagret Hotel, Milimani, Nairobi, starting at 6 pm.
“The Murang’a County Assembly Members Caucus invites you to a fundraising dinner in aid of one of our Members, Hon. Mark G. Wainaina, who has been diagnosed with a severe pulmonary disease that has caused both of his lungs to fail,’’ the county assembly announced.
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