Kiambaa MP Paul Koinange Dies from COVID-19 Complications

Kiambaa MP Paul Koinange has passed away in a Nairobi hospital after a short illness.

Koinange died from COVID-19 related complications while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital on Wednesday, his family said.

He served as the MP for Kiambaa Constituency since August 2017, having been elected on a Jubilee Party ticket. 

In the National Assembly, Koinange chaired the powerful Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security.

President Kenyatta sent a message of condolence to the family and residents of Kiambaa Constituency following the death of Koinange, who he eulogized as a steadfast leader.

“The cruel hand of death has robbed us of a steadfast leader. A leader and gentleman whose undivided focus was the peace, stability, and progress of our country,” President Uhuru said.

“Through the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security where he was the Chairperson, Hon Koinange advanced legislation and policy interventions that sought to create a peaceful, stable and tranquil nation,” he added.