Mutonguni Ward has been left in shock following the tragic death of prominent hydrologist and former MCA aspirant Alex Nzine Kalimba, popularly known as Hon. Kalimba, in a hit-and-run accident.
Kalimba, a respected community leader from Kyamutimba area in Mutonguni Location, was killed early Tuesday morning when a speeding bus struck him along the Matuu–Mwingi road near Miami area, Machakos County.
Police said the driver fled the scene and efforts are underway to trace and arrest the suspect.
Hon. Kalimba first came to political prominence as a frontrunner for the Mutonguni MCA seat during the 2019 by-election, eventually losing to Eng. Mati.
Tributes have been pouring in since the news broke. Mutonguni MCA Hon. Kiluma described Kalimba as “down to earth, hardworking, selfless and a strong pillar to the community,” adding that his contributions would be remembered for generations.
Kiluma recalled the warmth and hospitality Kalimba extended to friends and political allies, noting his generosity during the 2022 campaigns.
“He gave the 100-shilling notes to his villagers on my behalf and told me to keep the smaller denominations I had carried,” Kiluma said. “He urged his kinsmen to vote for me without hesitation.”
His body is preserved at Mbaku Mortuary pending a post-mortem. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course as the community continues to come to terms with the loss.
