Mbooni residents mourn death of their son

By Daniel Nzia

Mbooni, Kenya: Residents of Mbooni constituency were Sunday struggling to come to terms with the death of immediate former MP and Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo.

A sombre mood hung over his Utangwa village rural home as wananchi led by his successor Michael Kisoi Munyao thronged the home to mourn their departed son.

When The Standard team visited the home, scores of villagers were streaming to the homestead and could be seen talking in low tones.

They described the late Mutula as simple and humble person who mingled with people of all walks of life without discrimination.

The residents urged the Government to ensure his death is thoroughly investigated and truth revealed.

Efforts to reach close family members to give an account of their last moments with the late senator were fruitless as they were said to be engaged in a family meetings.

At home, relatives and neighbours could not hide their shock and disbelief following the sudden death.

Kisoi, who led scores of county representatives from Mbooni, said Mutula’s death was a big blow not only to his family, Mbooni and Makueni residents but to Kenya as a whole. “We are shocked by his death. He was a true hero to his people and the country.”

Pastor’s testimony

A pastor at Utangwa AIC where Mutula worshipped whenever he visited his rural home termed his death a great loss to the family and Mbooni people.

“He helped build this church through harambees where he one time brought former President Moi to fundraise for the church construction,” said pastor Daniel Mwau.