Former MP Amos Kimunya’s wife dies

Former Kipipiri Member of Parliament Amos Kimunya’s wife, Lucy, is dead.

The former National Assembly Majority Leader and Cabinet minister confirmed the death of his wife in a statement on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Kimunya said his wife passed away at the Nairobi Hospital where she was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

“It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that I wish to announce that this Tuesday morning at 3:00 am my dear wife Lucy went to be with the Lord while receiving care at Nairobi Hospital,” Kimunya said.

Kimunya eulogised his late wife as an industrious woman who had a great impact on his personal and political life.

“She was a key pillar in both my personal and political life. She contributed immensely to making our society greener through various initiatives and supporter of the youth and women.

“Go well our dear Lucy, we will miss you dearly,” he said, adding that further communication regarding burial arrangements will follow.

Kimunya served as National Assembly Majority in the immediate former administration of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The former Finance minister quietly retreated to private life after failing to recapture his seat in the 2022 General Election.

The former Jubilee MP lost the Kipipiri MP seat to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Wanjiku Muhia.

Kimunya was among the few Jubilee MPs who conceded defeat to their UDA counterparts in the hotly contested poll which was marred by vote-rigging allegations.

He thanked his constituents for exercising their democratic right to vote for a new leader.

“The people made their decision, which was different from our expectations. In a democracy, the will of the people prevails, and therefore I and #TeamKimunya, will respect their choices.

“We extend our congratulations to the winners. We wish to thank the people of Kipipiri for the opportunity of serving them for 15 years,” Kimunya wrote on his Facebook page.