Kiambu Politician Dies From Grissly Accident
Kiambu Ward Representative Ezra Kabuga Kihara was tragically killed in a dawn road accident on Thika Road in Juja.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning while the lawmaker was traveling from Nairobi to Thika.
According to police, Kabugi died after his Subaru Forester collided with a truck from behind.
According to police, when the Forester arrived at the scene of the accident, the driver rammed the rear of the Isuzu FRR truck.
As a result, the driver of the Subaru Forester died on the scene, police said.
Images and video footage from the scene show his vehicle engulfed in flames following the incident.
SAD NEWS:
— The Dawn (Jossy..y Murage)🇰🇪🇱🇷 (@Jossmurage2) September 22, 2024
Another tragic road accident claimed the life of Kiambu County Assembly MCA Ezra Kabugi which occurred on Thika Road, near Mang'u High School.
It has been confirmed by Governor Kimani Wamatangi through his communications team.
We pray for God's Mercy on Our roads pic.twitter.com/lUDFoADypN
His body was moved to Montezuma Funeral Home, awaiting postmodern, and both vehicles were towed to a local police station for inspection.
Kiambu UDA nominated MCA, Ezra, tragically lost his life when his car collided with a lorry and caught fire along Thika Road near Mang’u High School at approximately 5:30 am. pic.twitter.com/dOiqcIQnb1
— City Mirror (@citymirrorKE) September 22, 2024
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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi confirmed the news through his communications team, stating that the accident occurred near Mangu High School.
Wamatangi praised Kabugi as a dynamic and promising young leader whose dedication and enthusiasm for serving the people of Kiambu was evident in all aspects of his work.
“His work in the County Assembly and in Kiambu will be remembered as proof of his commitment to making a difference. He was a friendly and kind person, always driven to improve the lives of those around him,” Wamatangi said on his official X page.
It was with a deep sense of loss that I received the sad news of the death of nominated Member of County Assembly Hon. Ezra Kabuga Kihara.
— Governor Kimani Wamatangi, EGH 🇰🇪 (@KWamatangi) September 22, 2024
Hon. Kabuga was a vibrant and promising young leader, whose commitment and passion for serving the people of Kiambu was evident in every… pic.twitter.com/pFMsCtRhuh
“On behalf of my family, the County Government of Kiambu and the great people of Kiambu, I urge Hon. Kabuga’s family and the County Assembly to accept our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Kiambu Politician Dies From Grissly Accident
