Kirinyaga County is mourning the death of nominated Member of County Assembly (MCA) Beatrice Njoki Mitaru, who represented persons with disabilities in the county assembly.
Governor Anne Waiguru announced the death on Monday, describing Mitaru as a dedicated public servant who had served in the Kirinyaga County Assembly since 2017.
In a condolence message, Waiguru said Mitaru had devoted many years to public service and was a strong advocate for inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities.
“Having served in the County Assembly of Kirinyaga since 2017, Hon. Mitaru dedicated many years to public service and was a strong voice for inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities,” Waiguru said.
MCA Njoki Mitaru Dies
The governor said Kirinyaga would miss Mitaru’s commitment, warmth and spirit of service.
Waiguru conveyed her condolences to Mitaru’s family, friends, colleagues and the people she represented in the assembly.
“My heartfelt condolences go to her son, family, friends, colleagues and all those she represented and served. May God grant them courage and comfort in the days ahead, and may He grant Hon. Njoki eternal rest,” she said.
Details surrounding Mitaru’s death were not immediately disclosed.
However, leaders and residents continued to pay tribute to the late MCA, remembering her role in championing the interests of persons living with disabilities in Kirinyaga County.
Mitara served as a specially elected MCA and was among the voices advocating for greater inclusion and representation of vulnerable groups in county governance. Her death leaves a vacancy in the county assembly and marks the end of nearly a decade of service in the devolved unit.
Career of Beatrice Njoki Mitaru
Beatrice Njoki Mitaru was a specially elected Member of the County Assembly (MCA) in Kirinyaga County representing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
She first joined the Kirinyaga County Assembly after the 2017 General Election when she was nominated under the Jubilee Party.
She later secured a second term following the 2022 General Election through nomination by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Within the County Assembly, Mitaru served as Vice Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and Economic Planning.
She was also a member of several other committees, including the Business Committee, Women Caucus, and committees dealing with Gender and Youth, Environment, and Agriculture.
Beyond Kirinyaga County, she played a national advocacy role through the County Assemblies Forum (CAF), where she served as the leader and chairperson of the Persons with Disabilities Chapter.
In that capacity, she championed disability rights and promoted greater participation of persons with disabilities in governance and decision-making processes across the country.
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