Former minister Simeon Nyachae's wife Esther Kerubo Nyachae passed on today August, 30.

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Details about the cause of her death and burial arrangements are yet to be made public.

Kisii Governor James Ongwae was among the first leaders and locals to send their condolences to the family.

Simeon Nyachae is a close political ally to President Uhuru Kenyatta and arguably a key Jubilee point man in Kisii region