Kenyan Senate Staff Member Dies While on Official Duty in Dubai
A senior researcher staff attached to the Senate has died while on official duty in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Wellington Namenge Ogoya, who worked at the Directorate of Parliamentary Research Services, was part of the Senate Energy Committee that had traveled to Dubai on official duty.
Reports indicate that the deceased was unresponsive and did not wake up on Monday.
A forensic report by the Dubai authorities revealed Namenge died of natural causes after he failed to wake up, Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye said.
“Namenge passed away on February 13th, 2023 while on official duty with the committee on Energy in Dubai,” Nyegenge said.
“He was a principled and patriotic staffer of integrity who was steadfast in his service to parliament and his country. His death is a big loss to the Parliamentary Service and the parliamentary fraternity.”
Kenya’s Ambassador to UAE Kariuki Mugwe said the body of Namenge is already at a Dubai morgue and the consulate is seized of the matter.
“The embassy will handle the matter. The report is out. The cause of death was natural,” he said.
He added “It will take two to three days for the body to be released. The Dubai authorities will handle the entire process and the body shall be released for travel by Thursday.”
Comments (4)
I would like to say something but I am concerned it might be construed as mean-spirited and down right uncouth. Anyhow, rest in peace Namanga Ogoya.
so sad rest in peace my school mate
Yet another healthy young man.This is happening too often.I wonder what can be the cause of it?Think what could be the probable cause.... I'll let somebody else say it loud! And,I hope he didn't have a previously undiagnosed genetically inherited condition. His family must already feel devastated.Praying for the family.
its soo sad I cant believe, I just sold to him 10 geese a few days ago, rest in peace my brother.