Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula on Sunday sent his condolences to the family of a comedian who died in unclear circumstances.
Taking to Twitter, Wetangula described John Gift as an amiable and talented coming, adding that he would miss him.
"I am shocked to learn of the death of John Gift, the amiable and talented comedian from Bungoma county.
"It's a great and promising future curtailed at sunrise. As one of his fans, I will miss him immensely. RIP," he tweeted.
"It's a great and promising future curtailed at sunrise. As one of his fans, I will miss him immensely. RIP," he tweeted.
Gift, who was a member of Mulamwa Comedians, passed away on Sunday.
According to reports, the comic was involved in a road accident on Saturday. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead hours later.
However, there have been conflicting reports about the cause of his death with some people suspecting foul play.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa called for thorough investigations into the matter.
"The passing on of John Gift is regrettable. It's my prayer that all questions surrounding his death be established by authorities beforehand. It should never be business as usual. RIP," he posted.
