Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua Ndung’u is dead. Ndung’u died on Friday while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. His younger brother Daniel Njoroge confirmed the death to the press.
Njoroge said that the deputy governor died at around 6pm while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital, adding that the death has dealt a blow to their family.
However, he did not disclose the illness that killed the Deputy Governor
President William Ruto was among those who sent condolences to the family for the loss of their kin
The President said he was saddened by the news of the passing away of the Deputy Governor Ndung’u.
“He was a progressive leader who worked tirelessly for the greater good of the people of Lamu. Our love and prayers to the family, friends and the people of Lamu County at this sad moment,” said the President.
On his part, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua mourned the deputy governor as a development-oriented person who served the people of Lamu with utmost dedication.
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“It is with profound sadness that I have received the news of the passing on of Lamu County Deputy Governor, Raphael Munyua Ndung’u. A highly dedicated, Development- oriented person, DG Munyua served the People of Lamu with utmost dedication, diligence, and professionalism,” said DP Gachagua.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the People of Lamu County. May God grant you strength and comfort.”
Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Ndung’u Mourned
National Assembly majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah also sent his condolences to the family, friends, leadership, and the entire community of Lamu County following the passing of DG Ndung’u.
“He was a committed and visionary leader whose dedication to the people of Lamu will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the people of Lamu during this time of grief. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” said Ichung’wah.
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Lamu Women Representative Muthoni Marubu also posted on her Facebook page saying “To God we come and to God we shall return. Until we meet again dear brother. It is well with your soul Raphael Munyua, Deputy Governor Lamu County Government. May you rest in peace.”
Ndung’u was born in Umoja area of Mpeketoni Division, Lamu West. He went to Umoja Primary School before joining Mpeketoni Secondary School. He later joined Kenyatta University where he pursued an Architectural Mathematics course.
He has also worked with various non- governmental organizations (NGOs) in Kenya and Tanzania before joining politics for the first time as Fahim Yassin Twaha’s running mate in the 2013 General Election which they lost to current governor Timamy.
In the 2022 General Election, Ndung’u crossed over to Timamy as his running mate and managed to defeat then- incumbent Twaha, hence becoming Deputy Governor, a position he served till his death on Friday, September 6, 2024. Ndung’u was a father of two.
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