Kenyans on social media and political leaders are mourning the former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile after his family announced his death.
Ndile, 57, who was born is Western Uganda, died at the Nairobi hospital on Saturday evening after struggling with liver complications.
His body is currently being transported to the Lee Funeral Home.
Taking to Twitter, Kenyans wrote messages of condolences to his family while remembering his time at the political scene.
A section of KOT referred to him as the politician who used humor in his conversations while interacting with people.
Rest in Peace Kalembe Ndile...your comical utterances will be missed. pic.twitter.com/xwG5EXQUcB — Mùgoh (@mugohwangu) May 30, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of former Kibwezi M.P Hon. Kalembe Ndile.
He ran a good race.
May his soul Rest In Eternal Peace. pic.twitter.com/5jOEAE0caB — Hon. Jaguar (@RealJaguarKenya) May 30, 2021
Am sad to learn of the death of my former colleague & friend in the National Assembly (2002-2007) Hon Richard Kalembe Ndile, aka, mtoto ya sikwota. He was a true champion of land rights in Parliament. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and supporters. May his soul RIP pic.twitter.com/V4dNJeApnq — Dr Boni Khalwale CBS, MBChB (@KBonimtetezi) May 30, 2021
With great shock, I have learnt of the passing of former MP Hon Kalembe Ndile.
The people of Kibwezi and our country have lost a charismatic leader with exceptional grassroots mobilization skills who also cared deeply for the underprivileged.
May He Rest In Eternal Peace. pic.twitter.com/zlQrQX9nHx— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) May 30, 2021
We are saddened by the loss of a visionary figure and an hardworking business man cum politician.
One Kalembe Ndile humbly served the country with dedication at the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife and also diligently represented the people of Kibwezi as Member of Parliament. pic.twitter.com/8j0K4Jt6hk — Wavinya Ndeti Oduwole (@Wavinya_Ndeti) May 30, 2021
I am deeply sad to learn of the passing of one of Kenya’s top political orators, Hon. Kalembe Ndile “Mtoto wa Squatter”. Hon. Ndile was a brave voice of the people. A self-made leader, he was a darling to audiences & to us all. A huge loss to our region. Kenya has lost a hero. pic.twitter.com/qv9awv7rZ7 — Dr. Alfred Mutua (@DrAlfredMutua) May 30, 2021
Rest in peace Kalembe Ndile. One of the few politicians in Kenya who laced his conversations with irresistible humour and interacted seamlessly with folks irrespective of social class. His energy & appearances in the media lately belied his ill health. Till we meet again brother. — Vincent Ndege Maosa (@NdegeMaosa) May 30, 2021
It's very sad to see the only politician who used humour to remain relevant to his people even after being defeated in an election..
Go easy #kalembendile#uhurukenyata#kalembendile#nairobihospital#madarakaday pic.twitter.com/M6zn12K0nZ— Onyango Elekia (@onyango_Elekia) May 30, 2021
Fare Thee well former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile. You protected the poor from exploitation when they needed you the most. Rest in peace brother. pic.twitter.com/vDEWRcgKfV — Hon. Ben Momanyi (@Honbenmomanyi) May 30, 2021
Have recieved the sad news of the demise of a long friend and a brother hon kalembe ndile former kibwezi mp with alot of chock,may his his soul rest in eternal Peace,My condolecence goes to the family and Friends and people of kibwezi at large — Dr.Ak mutei (@Sm_mutei) May 30, 2021
Rest in Peace my former MP Kalembe Ndile. You helped many during times of drought with the famous relief food dubbed 'Mwolyo' by your constituents. pic.twitter.com/moMHiUPDnO — Peterkin Munywoki (@PeterkinNzomo) May 30, 2021
Rest in peace Kalembe Ndile. The man whose English was entertaining. Go well Mr. "Ayam relaxing". Kenya and Kamba nation will miss his great leadership and comedy prowess from a son of the soil. — Duke of the Universe (@OneBusolo) May 30, 2021
Go well kalembe Ndile, a true son of the Akamba nation and a leader!! My condolences to the family and people of makueni! pic.twitter.com/pH5OGZK7IK — M.M FORLAN ???????? (@ForlanMwendwa) May 30, 2021
He was abused for being illiterate but Rose to the occasion & proved leadership by educating the entire Village. The times I have spent with kalembe ndile, he is a cool person, a replica of a father figure. I am saddened by his demise. My heart is heavy. Go well Kalembe Ndile. — CHRIS SAMBU (@the_sambu) May 30, 2021
TIP TIP... Amani Kenya. That is how I will remember Kalembe Ndile. He struggled to overcome poverty. He was a realist and he had a sense of humor. Uneducated, but smarter than most educated folk. He lives on as a testament that making it in this life is possible against all odds. — Nahashon Kimemia (@nahashon87) May 30, 2021
