Kitui West Member of Parliament (MP) and KANU-era Cabinet Minister Francis Nyenze has died. The family of the legislator confirmed that the body has been moved to Lee Funeral Home.
Francis Nyenze died at the age of 60 on Wednesday 6 November while receiving treatment at the Nairobi hospital.
The Kitui West MP had an oxygen tank when he took oath in the National Assembly of Kenya.
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Kenyans on social media have paid their respects to the late legislator;
"Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze" Yet again, just before the tears of Nyeri residents dry...I weep with the people of Kitui. But, I weep more with Nyenze's family.
— Olive G (@olive01_g) December 6, 2017
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"Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze" passes on .Condolences to the family and people of Kitui County— christine mumo (@vanneykim) December 6, 2017
BREAKING!
Kitui West MP, Francis Nyenze dies while receiving treatment @NairobiHospital . My deepest condolences to his family, friends and the people of Kitui West constituency.. . #RIPNyenze #RIPFrancisNyenze— John Mugo (@Mureithimugo) December 6, 2017
CORD's former leader of Minority and Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze has died. Condolences to the family, to the people of Kitui West & entire NASA fraternity. #RIPFrancisNyenze #RIPNyenze pic.twitter.com/4srJQo7LIw— A Karani Onsomu (@erwoti) December 6, 2017
Rest in peace KITUI WEST MP FRANCIS NYENZE MAY SOUL REST IN PEACE
— Militia TJRC Mboya (@briankanyakiti) December 6, 2017
Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze & immediate former minority leader is dead. Rest in peace.— Edwin Waweru (@EdwinsWaweru) December 6, 2017
Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze is DEAD. The legislator passed away at Nairobi Hospital after a long illness. Our Prayers and thoughts to the family, friends, relatives and the people of Kitui County. Stay Strong. #RIPNyenze #RIPFrancisNyenze pic.twitter.com/DjJvTBTUFj— Atanas (@Atanasi_) December 6, 2017
CORD's former leader of Minority and Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze is DEAD! Unfortunate loss for the @NASA_Ke. Our condolences to the family and to the people of Kitui West.
— NASA Resistance Movt (@NASA_Ke) December 6, 2017
Former National Assembly Minority Leader & Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze is DEAD.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE. pic.twitter.com/N7y6lFZWEC— Beffy King (@beffy_king) December 6, 2017
The late Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze went to Parliament to take an oath with an oxygen tank
Rest with the Angels Hon. Nyenze— Eric Mose ???? (@ItsMose) December 6, 2017Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter
Breaking News: Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze has passed away! May his soul R.I.P My condolences to his family
— Josephine Nyakiamo (@AJayzWorld) December 6, 2017
Kitui west MP Francis Nyenze is dead. My Condolences to the family and the people of Kitui West— Eddie Mundiah (@EMundiah) December 6, 2017
CORD's former leader of Minority and Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze is DEAD! Unfortunate loss for the @NASA_Ke. Our condolences to the family and to the people of Kitui West.— Muhsinbille_MB (@Muhsinbille_MB) December 6, 2017
Go in peace Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze. You stood out tall for wiper in the NASA coalition.— Kimani Mwangi (@KimaniMwangiS) December 6, 2017
Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze has passed on. May his soul rest in peace.— lizah mutuku (@l_lizah) December 6, 2017
Condolences to the family of kitui west mp Francis Nyenze...Kenya has lost a great man.— S Kiarie (@masterkiarie) December 6, 2017
My prayers and condolences to the family n friends of Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze during this difficult moment May the Almighty be your way— Ruiru Benard (@Ruiru_benard) December 6, 2017
"Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze"Sad day for the Kamba fraternity and the country at large. Condolences to the family.— MachakosCountyExpert (@MachakosExperts) December 6, 2017
My condolences to the family, friends of Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze and kitui people at large. We has lost a key legislator in Wiper Democratic Movement and for all Kenyans. pic.twitter.com/7itIA28pIC— TRUE KENYAN™ (@PaulSmart_254) December 6, 2017
Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze is DEAD. The legislator passed away at Nairobi Hospital after a long illness. Our Prayers and thoughts to the family, friends, relatives and the people of Kitui County. Stay Strong. #RIPNyenze #RIPFrancisNyenze pic.twitter.com/wRXgatV5iN— DJ.Desfit254 (@waititu_ke) December 6, 2017