Deputy President William Ruto ally from Western, MP Justus Murunga has succumbed to Covid-19 virus.
According to Homenews.co.ke report, Murunga allegedly succumbed to the deadly Covid-19 virus while undergoing treatment at Mumias St. Mary’s Hospital in Kakamega County.
Citizen Tv 9PM news also broke out the saddening news but could not divulge more on the cause of his death.
The first term Lawmaker who was elected on Amani National Congress ANC Party which is led by Musalia Mudavadi has been so close to Deputy President William Ruto and hardly does he miss his public rallies.
According to the publication, three weeks ago the late hosted the DP in a local jam-packed fundraiser before he would later be hospitalized.
The vocal MP was also part of the politicians who were linked to spate of insecurities in their area Matungu leading to their arrests before they were later freed.
We are heartbroken by the death of Matungu MP Justus Murunga Makokha. He was a focussed, hardworking and visionary leader who relentlessly advocated for the empowerment of the people. pic.twitter.com/nrcDsXHUaS
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) November 14, 2020
