Kiambu residents have joined Kenyans in mourning the death of legendary musician Joseph Kamaru.
Confirming the death of Kamaru, his son Maina Kamaru said his father passed away on Wednesday night at the MP Shah hospital in Nairobi after developing breathing problems.
"Our dad has gone to be with the Lord while at MP Shah Hospital where we took him on Monday after having difficulties in breathing and having tremors where he was diagnosed with Parkinson plus, a nerve disease which we believe is the main cause of his death. But we thank God for giving him to us," said Maina.
The residents sent their messages of condolences after Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria posted a photo of the musician on his official Facebook page.
The legendary Kikuyu singer who is known for his benga songs was born in Murang'a County in 1939 and began his singing career in 1956.
By the time of his death, Kamaru had recorded 1,000 songs.
Kamaru who is popularly known for his hits like Tiga Kuhenia Igoti and Uthoni Wa Mbathini, is survived by four siblings and one son.