Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja cautioned against being drawn into speculation over the passing away of Kariobangi North Member of County Assembly Joel Munuve, adding that a full investigation to determine the cause of his sudden demise is underway.
While speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday, April 24, Sakaja revealed that the results of an autopsy were to be released today as speculation mounts on the MCA’s demise, which was clouded in mystery.
“Allow me to pass my deepest condolences to Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve, who passed away after collapsing at his home. I do not know why you call it murder, as the autopsy results will be released tomorrow,” Sakaja noted.
“Death is a very serious thing, and it is not something we can play with or politicise. He was very firm and passionate about the issues he believed in. But what we want to allay this political speculation is a full investigation into what happened,” he further stated.
The MCA passed away on Tuesday, April 22, just three days after announcing his intention to present a motion to impeach Sakaja as Nairobi Governor.
In the aftermath of his passing, clips surfaced online of Munuve declaring his intention to collect signatures to impeach Sakaja, leading to speculation mounting on what really led to his untimely demise.
"We need to impeach the governor; we want a forensic audit to be done. What has he done with the money that he claims he collects every day? Because how can one person buy 17 vehicles?" Munuve alleged.
Munuve was a vocal critic of Sakaja, frequently seeking answers on various county projects and was at the forefront of demanding transparency. His demise came shortly after he had requested a statement over Sakaja’s “Dishi na County” school feeding program.
He also advocated for the transfer of Mama Margaret Kenyatta Hospital back to the national government to function as a satellite facility of the Kenyatta National Hospital. He had written letters to President William Ruto, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, and Sakaja over the poor service at the hospital.
Reports indicated that the vocal politician succumbed while undergoing treatment at a popular private hospital, which is located along Kiambu Road.
Sources further disclosed that the deceased had been rushed to the hospital after he collapsed while undertaking his normal duties at his ward office in Nairobi.
While confirming his demise, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko expressed his condolences to the deceased's family and the entire Nairobi County fraternity.
