Embakasi North MP James Gakuya's Mother Passes Away

Embakasi North Member of Parliament James Gakuya is mourning the death of his mother, who passed away after a prolonged illness, leaving family, friends, and constituents in deep sympathy.

The sad news was confirmed by former Devolution and Planning Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera, who reached out to MP Gakuya to offer condolences. 

“I spoke with Hon. James Gakuya today to convey my sincere condolences following the passing of his dear mother after a long illness. I extended my heartfelt sympathies to him and his family during this painful moment. May God grant them strength and comfort, and may her soul rest in eternal peace,” Nyakera stated.

Kinyua Wairatu, Director of Maono Lands Limited, also expressed his sympathies, describing the loss as a deeply sorrowful moment for the Embakasi North constituency.

“It is a sad evening in Embakasi North following the passing of the mother to the current MP and Nairobi County aspiring Governor Hon. James Mwangi Gakuya. She had been ailing for some time. May God grant comfort and strength to the entire family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult moment. Our heartfelt condolences go out to them,” Wairatu posted.

The death of MP Gakuya’s mother adds to a long list of personal tragedies that have affected Kenya’s lawmakers this year. 

In September 2025, Kikuyu MP and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah mourned the death of his father, Isaac Ichung’wah Ngugi, who died peacefully at the age of 105. The elder Ichung’wah had lived through Kenya’s colonial era, independence, and the country’s modern transformation.

Similarly, Kitui East MP Nimrod Mbai suffered a devastating loss in July when his mother, Dorcas Kanini Mbai, died in a road accident along the Nairobi-Garissa Highway in Machakos County. 

Suna West MP Peter Masara also faced heartbreak in June 2025 following the death of his son, Hillary, with the Orange Democratic Movement extending condolences to the grieving family.

In November, Kamukunji MP Yussuf Hassan announced the passing of his elder brother, Abdikadir, after a prolonged illness, describing him as “an incredibly warm and kind person who touched many lives with his compassion and generosity.” 

Following Islamic customs, Abdikadir was buried hours after his passing. Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi also experienced personal loss in March when her son, Elvis Murakana, died in a car accident, highlighting the deeply human challenges behind public service.