Kenyans, friends and sympathizers continue to throng into the residence of Mr. Nashon Mbugua at Lidingo to deliver their condolences to the bereaved family. Mr. Mbgua lost his brother in Kenya and will travel home tomorrow Saturday to attend the funeral next week. A Committee led by Mr. Muritu wa Githu and assisted by Mr. Laban Mberi is in control of the situation. The Committee has set up an “Open House” at Mbugua’s residence where friends can deliver their condolences and console the family.
Addressing mourners at the residence yesterday evening, Mr. Muritu said that Mbugua’s brother collapsed and died on his way home soon after leaving hospital. He was discovered by people who became suspicious when he failed to rise up after a long time. Police was then alerted and when they arrived at the scene, they took the body to the mortuary. In the meantime, police took away his mobile phone and began to call numbers from the phone’s telephone list.
After tracing relatives, they were informed about the death. The deceased, who was 37 years old and running a business in Kitale, was Mbugua’s immediate follower. Despite the tragic moment, Mr. Mbugua continued to remain calm and cool and also chatted with mourners from time to time. He told KSB that since he received the news, he has been in a process of deep reflection.
According to information gathered at the residence, the late was very close to his mother especially after members of the family moved out.
The atmosphere at the residence was somber but Wakenya engaged in free debate about different issues especially Kenyan politics. Members of both ODM-KS and Narc-KS were present. Mr. Muritu, who is one of Mbugua’s best friends, thanked those who had responded at very short notice.
News about the bereavement was broken yesterday evening through KSB and the “Makozewe SMS services”. The level of attendance at such short notice indicated that Mr. Mbugua is “well connected” to Wakenya in Stockholm. The bereaved is a sitting Narc-KS Committee member while he is also well known by Wakenya in Stockholm. More Wakenya are expected at the residence today Friday. Mr. Mberi told KSB that everything was on tack and that Mr. Mbugua will travel to Kenya tomorrow.
Among those who were present at the residence were: Mr. Martin Ngatia, Mr. George Mengo, Mdosi Jeff, Mrs Jacinter Njoroge, Mr. Silas Kimani, Ms Betty Mugo, Mrs Mary Mugo, Mrs Josephine Kirigo Mberi, Mr. Joseph Kamau, Mrs Mary Mwangi, Man Colins, William, Moses among others. The “Open House” session continues until Mr. Mbugua leaves for Kenya.
Okoth Osewe
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