Burial of MCA Joel Munuve underway in Mwingi
The burial ceremony of the late Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve is underway at his rural home in Nzeluni, Mwingi West, in Kitui County.
Political leaders are expected to attend the burial.
His requiem mass was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi. Among those who attended were Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Nairobi County MCAs, county staff, friends and family, all united in grief and remembrance.
Post-mortem findings
A post-mortem examination conducted on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Lee Funeral Home revealed that Munuve died from a pulmonary embolism caused by a severe blockage of oxygen flow.
Chief Government Pathologist Dr Johansen Oduor, who led the forensic team, said the late MCA suffered a fatal blood clot that obstructed the pulmonary artery, responsible for transporting blood from the heart to the lungs.
“When we examined the body, the darkened lips and nails were clear indicators that the MCA was not receiving enough oxygen at the time of death,” Oduor explained.
The clot, which was traced to the left popliteal vein behind the knee, had migrated to the lungs and caused a critical obstruction. Multiple clots were found in the region, confirming the origin of the embolism.
“The autopsy revealed that the clot originated from the left popliteal vein, located behind the knee, where multiple clots were found,” Oduor stated.
The report also noted that the clot had been present for some time, with some clots showing signs of long-term formation.
The pathologists found no signs of foul play, ruling the death medically induced.
They also noted the presence of scarring in Munuve’s right lung, possibly from a prior condition, as well as a benign lipoma in the neck.
The examination also uncovered a large clot in the pulmonary trunk, which had formed over time and further compromised blood flow to the lungs.
Munuve passed away at a hospital in Kiambu on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
