Machakos leaders mourn death of Mutituni ward MCA

Machakos County's Mutituni MCA Joseph Kalunde passed away at the Nairobi Hospital early yesterday morning following an illness.

In his message of condolence, Governor Alfred Mutua described Mr Kalunde as a dependable leader whose contribution would be greatly be missed by the county assembly and the Machakos county government.

Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka said he received the news of Kalunde's sudden death with shock and disbelief, terming his demise "a terrible loss".

"We join his family and the people of Mutituni ward in mourning this great leader who was focused and determined to stand for what was right," said Dr Munyaka.

Matungulu East MCA said Kalunde was an honest leader. Until his death, Kalunde was the chairman of the Public Accounts committee in the county assembly.