Governor’s Father Dead On Father’s Day
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro is in mourning following the untimely death of his father on June 15, a day designated to honor dads.
In an emotional statement uploaded on his official social media on Sunday, the Kilifi County boss expressed deep grief over the untimely loss.
He characterized the situation as more hard considering the significance of the day.
“Today, on Father’s Day, I lost my father. It’s a deeply painful moment, but I’m truly grateful for the love, support, and prayers from family, friends, and all who’ve reached out,” he wrote.
“Your kindness is helping us through this difficult time. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”
Today, on Father’s Day, I lost my father—Gideon Baya Mung’aro Senior.
— Gideon M. Mung'aro, OGW (@GideonMungaroM) June 15, 2025
It’s a deeply painful moment, but I’m truly grateful for the love, support, and prayers from family, friends, and all who’ve reached out.
Your kindness is helping us through this difficult time. Thank you,… pic.twitter.com/39GXsNQRE0
The letter generated an outpouring of condolences from Kenyans, fellow leaders, and supporters, with many recognizing the weight of losing a father on a day designed to honor them.
Governor Mung’aro has subsequently posted photos of himself and other associates at the Kilifi County Hospital Funeral Home, where his late father’s remains was stored.
Details about the cause of death and funeral arrangements were not made public at the time of publication.
Following the governor’s announcement, the Orange Democratic Party, Mung’aro political party, sent a statement of condolence, describing the dead as a ‘great man’.
“On this Father’s Day, a great man has slept. Ex-Chief Gideon Baya Mung’aro a man who made the modern Malindi and Dabaso what it is today,” a statement from ODM read.
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“To our comrade Gideon Mung’aro and the entire Mung’aro family and the people of Kilifi County, poleni sana for the loss.”
This is the latest tragedy to strike Kilifi county, involving a prominent government figure.
Kwa huzuni kuu tunatuma rambirambi zetu kwa Mheshimiwa Gavana @GideonMungaroM kufuatia kifo cha baba yake mpendwa, Mzee Gideon Baya Mung’aro. Tunamuombea apumzike kwa amani na familia ipate faraja. pic.twitter.com/vbg2hjz1Ot
— Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir (@A_S_Nassir) June 15, 2025
Ahmed Maamun Ali, the former ODM Chairperson in Magarini, Kilifi County, died suddenly on April 1.
Weeks later, on June 2, former Kilifi County Executive Committee Member Alphonce Mwambura died, nearly eight years after leaving public office.
Governor’s Father Dead On Father’s Day
