Former Shinyalu MP Daniel Khamasi has died aged 79.
His nephew, Hillary Amboso, confirmed that the former MP died at 4 am at a hospital in Nairobi.
According to his nephew, the former MP had been battling diabetes and high blood pressure.
He was first elected in 1997 on a Ford–Kenya ticket and re-elected in 2002 under NARC’s reform wave.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa expressed deep sorrow following the death of Khamasi.
In a condolence message released on Tuesday, Kakamega Governor Barasa described the late Khamasi as a dedicated public servant whose contribution to the development of Shinyalu would be remembered by generations.
“I have received, with deep sorrow, the news of the passing of Hon. Daniel Khamasi, the former Member of Parliament for Shinyalu. He was a dedicated servant whose contribution to Shinyalu will be remembered,” the governor said.
Governor Barasa extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late legislator, as well as to the people of Shinyalu, noting that the constituency and the wider Kakamega community had lost a committed leader.
“On behalf of the people and the Government of Kakamega County, I convey my deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and the people of Shinyalu during this difficult moment,” he added.
Khamasi served Shinyalu Constituency during his tenure in Parliament, where he was known for his advocacy on issues affecting his constituents and his commitment to public service.
by CYRUS OMBATI
