The family of former Lugari & Likuyani Member of Parliament Enoch Kibunguchy has demanded a thorough and independent investigation into the circumstances that led to his sudden death, saying his rapid illness and deterioration have raised serious questions & answers.
Addressing the media at an Eldoret hospital where Kibunguchy was being treated, relatives said that the former MP had been in good health until about ten days before his death, when he began experiencing severe stomach pain. He was later rushed to the hospital, where he also ran a medical clinic, for emergency treatment.
According to the family, the doctors initially diagnosed him with food poisoning and a blood infection upon his arrival to the hospital before his condition failed to improve and instead worsened, resulting in multiple organ complications.By last Friday, Kibunguchy had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Kelly Walubengo, an uncle of the deceased, said the nature of the illness was unusual and deeply troubling.
“Normally, food poisoning is neutralized within a few days, but in this case it persisted and became more severe,,,the doctors really tried their best, but the poisoning kept getting worse and came with serious complications, including kidney failure,” Walubengo stated.
Kubunguncy had recently announced plans to contest the Likuyani parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2027 general election after losing it to incumbent MP Innocent Mugabe.
In addition, had joined DAP-K as part of his political comeback.
DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa stated Kibunguchi’s death as a major loss to the people of Lugari, noting that it had occurred as the region was still mourning former MP Cyrus Jirongo.
The family has requested for an extensive postmortem examination to establish the exact cause of death.
The Police are expected to open investigations as the family awaits postmortem results, which they hope will shed light on the events that led to the former legislator’s death.
Rest in eternal peace.
