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Kenyan Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Officer Dies While on Duty Abroad

Kenyan Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Officer Dies While on Duty Abroad

A Kenyan Foreign and Diaspora Affairs officer has died while on duty abroad. 

David Gathutu, who was a counselor at Kenya's High Commission in the United Kingdom, passed away after a short illness, according to Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.

"My sincere condolences to the family of one of our Foreign & Diaspora Affairs staff, David Gatuthu, who passed away while on posting, after a short illness,” Mutua said through Twitter on Saturday.

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“To the MFDA fraternity, take heart at this time of losing a colleague. To his wife Mary & children, God give you comfort."

Kenya's embassy in Thailand said, "Our deepest condolences to the family of David, especially his daughter. He worked in my division Asia, and was such a hardworking and dedicated officer, very frank and honest and always ready to step in for another officer if asked without complaining."

Kenya's High Commission in Namibia eulogized Gathutu, describing him as “mtu wa vitendo".

"Our deepest condolences to David Gatuthu family, friends and MFDA fraternity. RIP Gatuthu, 'mtu wa vitendo' as was popularly called by your peers!" the High Commission tweeted.
 

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  1. Imara (Mpya) DaimaFeb 18, 2023

    Poleni kwa wote mliofiwa. Nawapeni mkono wa tanzia.

  2. MapengoFeb 18, 2023

    Condolences to the family and friends

  3. Karis El SardineFeb 18, 2023

    All too often young people are suddenly succumbing to unusual lab leak theories.The conspiracy theorist were right.stay safe.

  4. MakOnyangoFeb 18, 2023

    Diaspora Affairs staff never respond to emails. May they all RIP.

  5. Kora KaniniFeb 19, 2023

    My heart felt condolences.
    But, I think there is a shortage of young folks in heaven.
    My son lost his best friend at 21, buried my brother weeks ago at 50, buried one of my friends last week and fixing to bury a distance relative next week.

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