Nanam Ward MCA and UDA party member Philip Ekuwam Lomuria has died, the party has confirmed.
In a statement shared by the UDA Party Secretary-General, Hassan Omar, he confirmed that the lawmaker, who had also been serving as the Deputy Speaker of Turkana County, passed away, without providing the circumstances around his passing.
"Until his death, Lomuria, who also served as the Deputy Speaker of the Turkana County Assembly, was a staunch and dedicated member of the UDA Party, who exhibited zeal in undertaking his duties as a legislator at the County Assembly," the statement read in part.
"As the family, the County Assembly, and indeed the residents of Turkana County mourn the loss of their loved one and leader, the UDA Party sends its sincere condolences and stands in solidarity with them at this time of grief."
According to Turkana County Assembly Speaker Charles Ewoi, Ekuwam passed away while undergoing treatment at the hospital following an illness.
In his statement, Ewoi described the late Deputy Speaker as a dedicated and principled leader who served the people of Nanam Ward with distinction.
Ekuwam was first elected in 2013 and served as Deputy Speaker during his initial term. He was re-elected in 2022 and continued in the same capacity until his demise.
''His legacy of service, unity, and leadership will be remembered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the people of Nanam Ward, and all who knew him,'' the Speaker stated.
On November 13, last year, UDA suffered another setback after losing one of its key MCAs in Murang’a. The MCA, Mark Wainaina, died while undergoing treatment for an ailment that had plagued him for a while.
Wainaina was diagnosed with a severe pulmonary disease that had caused his lungs to fail, prompting the family to take him to the hospital.
Wainana, who was a nominated MCA, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at one of the hospitals after his condition worsened.
President William Ruto led other Kenyans and leaders in mourning the late Wainaina, describing him as a friendly and witty person with immense potential.
