MP's wife dies in road accident

Kajiado Central Member of Parliament Elijah Memusi is mourning the death of his wife Stella Memusi.

According to information reaching the news desk, Memusi died in a road accident along Athi River - Namanga Road on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Kajiado County Commander Muthuri Mwogera said the MP’s wife passed away while being rushed to hospital.

Kajiado Central MP Elijah Memusi's wife dies in road accident along Athi River - Namanga Road Pulse Live Kenya

At the time of the incident, Stella was heading to their Kajiado rural home from Nairobi.

The Nissan Patrol SUV that she was travelling in rammed into a lorry.

Eyewitness reports claimed that the driver of the Nissan Patrol failed to control the vehicle when he spotted the stationary trailer.

"The driver tried to swerve the vehicle to avoid hitting the trailer but it was too late. The Nissan Patrol hit the right side angle of the trailer, which was stationary in the middle of the road obstructing the whole left lane," the eyewitness stated.

Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has eulogised Stella Memusi as a cheerful lady with outstanding character.

"We are saddened by the death of Ms. Stella Memusi wife to Hon. Elijah Memusi, MP-Kajiado Central this morning in a road accident on AthiRiver-Namanga Rd. Stella has been an active member of our party & the pillar ofHon. Memusi’s success in the discharge of his duties. RIP Stella," the ODM party condoled.

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