Kenyans woke up to the sad news that Nyeri
Governor Wahome Gakuri died after he was involved in a freak accident on Tuesday
7 November along the Thika-Murang'a road heading to Nairobi for a talk show.
The governor’s driver and bodyguard are still in hospital after suffering
serious injuries from the accident.
The Nyeri Governor becomes the second governor to die in office after Former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua died while receiving treatment in London.
Governor Wahome Gakuru's body has been transferred to the Lee funeral home Nairobi from Thika. Police say the accident was caused by a tyre burst.
Most Kenyans took to social media to express their condolences to the family and friends of the late Governor;
A man of faith, humble & respected by many. A newly elected Governor of Nyeri County Hon. Wahome Gakuru. May your soul RIP#RipWahomeGakuru pic.twitter.com/SySxRL5B6K
— K A M U R E N (@Kamuren_) November 7, 2017
When death is near you tend to give signs but no one really sees it until you gone. His last tweet 1 day ago ????????????#RIPWahomeGakuru pic.twitter.com/r4N7LwcsTo
— Joseph Awity???????? (@JosephAwity) November 7, 2017
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Be like the late Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru
Youll be remembered#RIPWahomeGakuru pic.twitter.com/Ki2KENr2El— The Motari's (@GMotary) November 7, 2017
#RIPWahomeGakuru
Losing two sitting governors in a span of one year is really sad. May God rest HIS soul in eternal peace. Rip Wahome Gakuru— NG'ANG'A THE BLOGGER (@IamNjokiKelvin) November 7, 2017
I pray that the Lord, who gives peace, will always bless you with peace.May the Lord be with all of you too. -Thess 3:16 R.I.P Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru. #RIPWahomeGakuru— Mc Kim (@_SolomonKimani) November 7, 2017
Condolences to the family, friends and county of Nyeri on the untimely demise of Governor Wahome Gakuru.#RIPWahomeGakuru
— #NASA_NRM YouthWing (@TEAMNASA_KE) November 7, 2017
Our heartfelt condolence to the family of the late @DrGakuru and the people of Nyeri county at large. #RIPWahome #RIPWahomeGakuru pic.twitter.com/VzTV5HUIys— ANC PARTY (@anc_party) November 7, 2017
My condolences to the governor's family & Nyeri County for losing a leader and a father figure. #RIPWahomeGakuru— Janet Mbugua Ndichu (@OfficialJMbugua) November 7, 2017
Sincere condolences to the family & Nyeri people following the sudden loss of our Astute Governor.#RipWahomeGakuru pic.twitter.com/CEPlwmS85d
— Sam (@wagurasam) November 7, 2017
#RIPWahomeGakuru I've lost a great friend and professional. From his days at Vision 2030, Equity Bank to Nyeri Governor. We spoke recently— Stephen Mutoro (@StephenMutoro) November 7, 2017
My heartfelt condolences and that of Mwiki Ward Residents, to the family and people of Nyeri County. #RIPWahomeGakuru pic.twitter.com/4Etf8Qv5NK
— Geoffrey Nganga (@Geoff_Nganga) November 7, 2017Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter
It's sad news for the people of Nyeri to lose yet another Governor. Gakuru;the fighter,rest in eternal peace. #RIPWahomeGakuru
— FELIX OTIENO (@JFelloh) November 7, 2017
May the good Lord grant #RIPWahomeGakuru family with strength and comfort in this trying moment. Poleni sana watu wetu wa Nyeri,Tuko pamoja????— Nelly Martha (@MarthaHatabitia) November 7, 2017
Gone too soon he was the only sane leader we had in Nyeri #RIPWahomeGakuru shine on your way— cindybilha (@cindybilha1) November 7, 2017
In ths sad time, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to family n Nyeri people the painful exit of GVN Gakuru. #RIPWahomeGakuru— Yohana Gidayi (@YGidayi) November 7, 2017