Friend Of Ruai Base Commander Killed By Floods Pens Emotional Tribute: "Alipenda Reggae Na Rhumba"

• On Thursday, May 2, the body of Ruai Base Commander Cyprian Kasili was retrieved from River Kware in Machakos county
• Kasili was swept away by floods on his way home, and his submerged car was identified by the public in the area
• His friend DJ Bazil The Menace mourned him as a lover of life and reggae music, saying he had lost a true friend

After news of Ruai Base Commander Cyprian Kasili's death was made known on Thursday, May 2, after floods swept away his car, his friend DJ Bazil The Menace emotionally mourned him as a true friend.

Kasili met his death on his way home, where he drowned. His submerged car was identified by the public crossing River Kware in Machakos county.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, DJ Bazil detailed his relationship with Kasili in Lodwar, Turkana county before moving to Ruai as Base Commander.

" I saw the videos online and the scenes we devastating. I didn't want to believe it was him. I lost a big-time friend," said DJ Bazil.

How did their friendship start?

DJ Bazil, an entertainer based in Lodwar Town, said he knew the late while playing music at social joints across the town.

He further said the officer's lowkey lifestyle made it hard for someone to identify him as a cop.

"He was so full of life. He attended my events. We used to have a good time together at the lounge in Lodwar Airstrip. I used to make his car playlist. He was a lover of life," he recounted.

What was Kasili's favorite music genre?

According to DJ Bazil, the late senior police officer loved music with reggae, rhumba, soul, and old school being his favorite preferences.

"I'm a lover of old-school music, which was the basis of our friendship. Kasili was also a lover of reggae and rhumba which he enjoyed so much," the DJ said.

Floods in Machakos

Elsewhere, a businessman, his wife, and neighbour were swept away by floods as they went home on Monday, April 29.

According to police, the businessman attempted to cross the flooding bridge before the sudden turn of events.

What more to know about floods in the country

• Brace up for more rains, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned Kenyans in 20 counties across the country on Thursday and Friday
• Death toll from floods in the country surpassed 150 mark as of Wednesday, May 1, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura
• Businessman urged government to take action against those responsible for handling the flood situation in the country

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke