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Mombasa Deputy Governor William Kingi on Monday lost his father Mzee Edward Benjamin Kingi.
Governor Hassan Joho conveyed the news of his departure stating that he died on Sunday night.
"Deeply saddened to learn of the passing on of Mzee Edward Benjamin Kingi, father to my Deputy Dr William Kingi which occurred last night.
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Dr William Kingi with his deceased father Mzee Edward Benjamin Kingi during a past public function (Twitter)
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"We have lost a father, leader and a friend. May the Almighty God give you and your family strength during this very difficult moment," Joho tweeted on Monday.
Dr William Kingi in accident
Kingi's family was yet to release an official statement on the passing on of their patriarch.
Dr Kingi was involved in a grisly road accident in September last year and escaped unhurt.
"God is Great. Last night on our way to Naivasha for a Deputy Governors' caucus meeting, we were involved in an accident.
"The 5 of us got out of that wreckage with minor bruises. I thank the Almighty God for His protection," he tweeted at the time.
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Mombasa Deputy Governor Dr William Kingi