According to a family relative, Kalembe Ndile, 57, died at a Nairobi hospital after battling pancreatic cancer.
Kioko Ndile, Kalembe Ndile’s son, confirmed his father’s death.
“My father was admitted at the hospital last week. He died this morning and we are at the same hospital now. We will give more details later,” Kioko said
Ndile began his primary schooling at Kamwenge Primary School in Western Uganda, where he took satisfaction in speaking at least three local dialects: Kinyankore, Kikiga, and Kirutoro.
In 2019, the former legislator refuted various death rumors that arose online in 2019.
He assured media that he was still alive and healthy, and he condemned individuals who propagated phony news.
Raila Odinga mourned him as a charismatic leader.
“The people of Kibwezi and our country have lost a charismatic leader with exceptional grassroots mobilization skills who also cared deeply for the underprivileged.” Raila said in a tweet
Machakos County governor Alfred Mutua said Kalembe was a self made leader who represented his people well.
“I am deeply sad to learn of the passing of one of Kenya’s top political orators, Hon. Kalembe Ndile “Mtoto wa Squatter”. Hon. Ndile was a brave voice of the people. A self-made leader, he was a darling to audiences & to us all. A huge loss to our region. Kenya has lost a hero.” he added.
