‘Painful that his life was taken so soon’ – Johnstone Muthama painfully mourns death of his son

Former Machakos Senator and Parliamentary Service Commission member Johnson Muthama is grieving the loss of his son, Moses Muthama Nduya, who passed away on Wednesday evening.

In a heartfelt social media post, Muthama shared the family’s sorrow. “It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved son, Moses Muthama Nduya, who passed on yesterday.

“Moses was a joyful and diligent young man, and it is painful that his life was taken so soon. Though our hearts are heavy, we entrust him to God’s loving care. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” he wrote.

Moses reportedly collapsed at home before being rushed to a nearby medical facility, according to family sources. 

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti expressed her sympathy to the family, saying: “I wish to convey my heartfelt sympathy to Machakos Senator Hon. Agnes Kavindu and her family following the untimely passing of her beloved son, Moses Muthama.”

“The people of Machakos County stand with you in this time of profound sorrow and pray that Almighty God grants you comfort, peace, and strength to endure this immense loss. May the Lord grant Moses eternal rest and give the family the courage to bear this great loss. Our prayers are with you.”

Friends and colleagues have also paid tribute. Enock Wambua, a fellow legislator from Kitui, offered his sympathies: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Machakos Senator, Agnes Kavindu and her family during this difficult time. I’m deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Moses Muthama. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Pole sana, Mheshimiwa.”

ODM party spokesman Philip Etale also mourned Moses, saying, “Moses Nduya Muthama, this is sad news. I have known you for some time, and you were a cool guy. Go well, ndugu. Fare-thee-well bro. Pole sana to Sen. Johnstone Muthama and Sen. Agnes Kavindu for your loss.”

The tragedy comes a few years after the family lost another child, Janet Njoki, in 2022. 

Moses Muthama Nduya is remembered as a diligent, warm, and cheerful young man. His untimely passing has left a profound void in the lives of his family, friends, and colleagues in Machakos County.