Kariobangi North Member of County Assembly (MCA) Joel Munuve has passed away.
Joel Munuve died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Kiambu, County Assembly speaker, Kennedy Okeyo confirmed.
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According to Ngondi, the MCA was on his way to town today morning around 9.30 am when he complained about a sharp pain on his chest and developed breathing problems. He shortly thereafter collapsed in his car.
“The leadership of the county assembly of Nairobi is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passage of one of their members, Joel Munuve,” he said.
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“He suddenly collapsed and passed away earlier today.”
Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve Dies
He described Munuve as a dedicated leader, a tireless servant of the people, and a passionate voice in the assembly.
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“His relentless commitment to the residents of Kariobangi North and the greater ideals of public service will be remembered with immense respect and admiration,” the Speaker said.
“We mourn not only the loss of a colleague but also that of a brother, whose presence and insights enriched our institution and uplifted many.”
The news for his demise was also announced by former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko who expressed his deepest condolences to his family.
“My sincere condolences to his family, the entire Nairobi County assembly, and Nairobi County government fraternities. May the Almighty God give you strength, comfort, and hope during this difficult period,” Sonko wrote. Also Read:
Speaker Ngondi said the body of the deceased was moved to Lee Funeral Home pending autopsy.
Munuve has been a strong critic of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
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Vocal Critic of City Boss
Last month, he put Sakaja to task to explain how the city’s school feeding programme, dubbed Dishi na County, is being operationalised without a guiding policy framework
In a statement tabled before the County Assembly, Munuve stated that there was no transparency in the management of the programme.
“It has been noted that the management and operations of the school feeding programme are marred with challenges such as lack of a clear operational plan, which has impeded transparency and accountability,” Munuve told the County Assembly.
He told fellow city MCAs that Dishi Na County should be scrutinised further.
“The County Executive engaged a service provider, Food 4 Education company, for a pilot exercise without an agreement or memorandum of understanding being signed,” his statement reads.
Additionally, the county administration was asked to provide a breakdown of the total amount contributed by parents since the commencement of the programme. Each child in Nairobi County’s public primary schools pays Ksh5 per meal daily.
Sakaja’s administration was also tasked with to disclosing the total contributions received from local donors, well-wishers, and international partners.
According to Munuve, the county should clearly state the number of accounts being operated under the programme and identify the signatories to those accounts.
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Munuve Gathers Signatures to Impeach Sakaja
In 2023, the deceased was in the process of collecting signatures to support an impeachment motion against the City boss, citing incompetence to hold office.
He alleged that since he began collecting signatures, he was removed from the County Assembly’s WhatsApp groups.
The legislator also accused the administration of financial mismanagement, claiming that funds collected were being looted.
The governor and his administration were further blamed for pending bills owed to suppliers and contractors. He questioned how one person could purchase 17 high-end vehicles.
The deceased had called for a forensic audit to investigate how Sakaja had utilized the taxes collected daily, the number of companies that had been paid, the reasons for those payments, and the services rendered.
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