President Kenyatta and other Leaders Mourn Machakos Senator Boniface Mutinda Kabaka
From President.go.ke and Twitter/@Statehousekenya and others
President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives and residents of Machakos County following the death of Senator Boniface Mutinda Kabaka.
Senator Kabaka passed away while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital.
In his message of comfort and encouragement to the family, President Kenyatta eulogised Senator Kabaka as a resilient and devoted leader who worked tirelessly for the wellbeing of the people of Kenya.
“It is unfortunate that the painful hand of death has robbed our country of a committed legislator, gifted debater and progressive leader who used his skills as a lawyer to enrich legislative processes in Senate.
“Senator Kabaka was an approachable leader who took keen interest in transforming the lives of the people of Machakos County and Kenyans at large. His death therefore is a big blow to our country as a whole,” the President eulogised.
President Kenyatta prayed to God to give the family and the people of Machakos County the fortitude to bear the loss of their leader.
Boniface Mutinda Kabaka was an articulate debater and a principled legislator who served the people of Machakos County with utmost passion and commitment. He was a firm believer in democratic ideals and promotion of good governance. Through his contributions in the Senate, he demonstrated firm grasp of the Constitution and in-depth knowledge of the Law.
On my own behalf and on behalf of the Senate faternity, I convey my heartfelt and deepest condolences to his family, friends and the people of the Great County of Machakos. Rest in Peace. — Speaker of the Senate Kenneth Lusaka (Twitter/@speakerlusaka)
It is with great sorrow that I have learnt that the cruel hand of death has snatched from among us, the Senator for Machakos County, Sen. Boniface Kabaka. On behalf of the National Assembly and on my own behalf, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and friends.
Condolences too, to the people of Machakos County whom he represented with zeal & commitment. Senator Kabaka who was an avid debater [in the] Senate, will be remembered as a great advocate for devolution. May God grant his family fortitude, and may his soul rest in eternal peace. — Spealer of the National Assembly J.B. Mututi (Twitter/@speakerJBMuturi
Sen. Boniface Mutinda Kabaka popularly referred to as the King by fellow MPs was one brilliant & eloquent man. A politician who despite the strong wave of politics, went against the grain to be elected Sen of Machakos on a little known party. We mourn a great leader. – ODM Party — (Twitter/@TheODMParty)
have learnt with a heavy heart, the passing on of Hon. Boniface Kabaka, the Senator for Machakos County. Hon Kabaka will be remembered as an astute leader who put Country before self as witnessed during the deadlock in the revenue sharing formula discussions just recently.
My condolence to his wife, children and the entire family as well as the people of Machakos for this painful loss. We pray that you find favor in God throughout this difficult mourning period. May the Lord rest his soul in enteral peace. — Governor of Kitui Hon. Charity Ngilu (Twitter/@mamangilu)
On behalf of myself and the people of Machakos, I pass my condolence to the family of our beloved Senator Boniface Kabaka who has gone to be with the Lord due to the effects of a stroke arising from a blood clot that has been bothering him for a while. Senator Kabaka was an astute lawyer and legislator. Before he became Senator he had for a time served as my Government’s legal counsel. He was a lively man with strong dedication for the improvement of the welfare of the people of Machakos and Kenya. This is a big blow to us.
At this time of sadness and loss, let us remember his family and keep them in our prayers. Senator Kabaka – Lawyer, Teacher, Husband, Father, Leader and Trail Blazer: He will be greatly missed. May the Lord give comfort and strength to his Loved ones. Rest In Peace. — Governor of Machakos Dr. Alfred Mutua (Twitter/@DrAlfredMutua)
… Senator Boniface Kabaka … served the people of this country with great zeal, passion and promise. Senator Kabaka will be remembered for his astute push for more funds to the counties. — Party Leader Wiper Democratic Movement Kalanzo Musyoka (Twitter/@kmusyoka)
