Nimrod Mbai, a member of parliament for Kitui East, is grieving the sudden loss of his mother in a tragic turn of events after a fatal car accident over the weekend. As a result of the unfortunate event, which shocked Kitui County and beyond, friends, constituents, and political leaders have all expressed their sympathies.
According to initial reports, the elderly mother of the legislator was involved in a grisly crash along the Kitui-Machakos highway, an area known for frequent traffic incidents. Eyewitnesses say the vehicle she was travelling in lost control before veering off the road and rolling several times. Emergency responders rushed her to a nearby hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment.
MP Nimrod Mbai, visibly shaken, confirmed the tragic news in a statement to the press. “My family and I are devastated by this loss. My mother was a pillar of strength and an unwavering source of support throughout my life and career,” he said. “We request prayers and privacy as we come to terms with this immense loss.”
The tragedy adds to a string of high-profile road fatalities that continue to claim lives across Kenya, reigniting concerns over road safety, enforcement of traffic regulations, and infrastructure maintenance. Lawmakers and citizens alike are now calling for urgent reforms to address the alarming rise in traffic-related deaths, especially in rural counties.
As messages of comfort continue to flood in, plans for a befitting send-off are already underway. Fellow MPs, cabinet secretaries, and grassroots leaders are expected to attend the burial, underscoring the significant impact the late matriarch had on her community.
In this moment of sorrow, the nation stands in solidarity with MP Mbai and his family, mourning a life lost too soon in yet another reminder of the fragility of life on Kenyan roads.
