Jirongo’s Successor Passes Away
Former Lugari MP Enoch Kibunguchy has passed away following following a prolonged battle with illness.
The legislator who was receiving treatment and hospital in Eldoret served as Member of Parliament from 2003-2007 after succeeding the late Cyrus Jirongo and went on to serve as Likuyani MP from 2013 to 2022.
The 72-year-old also served as an Assistant Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health and had recently joined Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K)
Philip Etale @EtalePhilip wrote ” Another tree has fallen. The larger Lugari has lost. We have been plunged into mourning again. Even before we lay to rest CJ, his successor in the 2002 general election Dr. Enoch Wamalwa Kibunguchy has rested. He would later serve the people of the newly created Likuyani Constituency for two consecutive terms (2013-2022). Sad day for the people of Lugari. Sad month for the people of Lugari. Sad year for the people of Lugari. Lugari has lost. Go well Mheshimiwa”
Jackie Maribe’s Father Passes Away
Former Citizen TV journalist Jackie Maribe announced on Instagram the passing away of her father Mr Mwangi Maribe. In a post she wrote “Sasa what do I tell a man like you? I don’t know how I’ll live without you dad, but I know you’re not in pain”.
Mwangi Maribe, has been praised as a father who stood unwaveringly by his daughter during her high-profile 2018 murder trial and 2024 acquittal.
He passed away on December 23, 2025.
Macharia Wangui @PrinceWangui wrote “Mzee Mwangi Maribe defined what father’s love is like. Through thick and thin,he stood with his daughter Jacque Maribe when the world was against her. I know it’s hard for you Jackie, no one can understand your pain. May Mzee Maribe Rest in Eternal peace”
Nigerian Artist Asake Mourns Kenyan Girl Killed in Nyayo Stampede During Asake Concert
Nigerian Artist Asake has released a statement following the death of Karen Lojore during a stampede at the Asake Concert held at Nyayo Stadium on December 20.
Karen was a student in the School of Science, Engineering, & Health, pursuing a BSc in Applied Computer Science at Daystar University.
Evans Willis Otieno @otienowill wrote “You buy a ticket to see your favourite artist and you don’t come out alive. When people attend an event, they place their lives in the hands of organisers, promoters, and authorities. That creates a duty of care; not a suggestion, not an afterthought, but a legal and moral obligation. When that duty is breached, responsibility does not vanish with condolences. Accountability must follow”
