Kericho Politician Found Dead In His Bedroom, Locals Throng His Home

Former Kipchimchim Ward MCA Benard Mutai was found dead in his bedroom on Thursday, September 12
Local residents flocked to his home upon hearing of his death, a clear sign of his widespread popularity
Police officers noted that investigations are already underway to unravel the root cause of the incident

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Residents of Kericho county are still reeling in shock from the passing of Bernard Mutai, former Kipchimchim Ward MCA, Ainamoi constituency.

Mutai served as an MCA from 2013-2017, got re-elected and served until the year 2022.

When did Mutai pass on?

The former Member of the County Assembly was pronounced dead on Thursday, September 12.

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According to a statement issued by Taiwet sub-location assistant chief Philomen Koskei, Mutai's lifeless body was found in his bedroom.

However, police officers noted that investigations are already underway to unravel the incident's root cause.

The news of his demise has left his family in deep mourning. Locals, on the other hand, thronged his home upon hearing the news of his demise.

Kenyans turned to social media to mourn their leader's passing with some consoling with the family of the late MCA.

Rodgers Koech:

"My sincere condolences to his family and friends. So sorry for your loss."

Vallarine Chepkoech:

"May his soul rest in peace."

Arap Kiptoo Matthew:

"Pole sana."

Mumshe Shiro:

"May his soul rest in peace."

Kipkorir Ikadi:

"Very sad."

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Elsewhere, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is in mourning after the death of one of its prominent leaders.

John Orwenjo Umidha, widely known as Maama, died while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness at a hospital in Siaya.

At the time of his demise, he was the chairman of the Alego-Usonga branch.

Despite lacking formal academic qualifications, he is remembered for his remarkable ascent to become the second mayor of Siaya.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke