The wreckage of Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakura's Mercedes-Benz at the scene of the accident, November 7, 2017. [Photo|Ndungu Nyoro]"We grieve with the family, friends and the people of Nyeri County following the passing on of Governor Wahome Gakuru in a tragic road accident. Dr Gakuru was an energetic, conscientious, shrewd leader who had great vision and ideas for his constituents and the nation. He made immense contribution to the growth of academic research and innovation. The country has lost a brilliant mind. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, people of Nyeri, the academic fraternity and Kenya as a whole. May his soul Rest In Peace. #RIPWahomeGakuru" - William Ruto, Deputy President."On behalf of the people of Uasin Gishu county I pass my deepest condolences to the family, friends and the people of Nyeri County on the sudden passing on of their 2nd Governor H.E Hon Dr Gakuru Wahome. He will always be remembered as a great leader, an educationist, a team player, a visionary leader who steered Kenya's vision 2030 as the founding Director and an astute politician who was determined to transform the lives of the people of Nyeri County.Having worked with him for a short period at the council of Governor's and during Jubilee presidential campaign, I can surely say the cruel hand death have for the second time robbed the people of Nyeri a wonderful leader.May our hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate a life well lived. To the family, trust in the Lord always for it is written in the book of Psalm 34:18 "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" - Jackson Mandago, Uasin Gishu Governor."It is with great shock and profound that have learned about the dead of my friend, a mentor and a statesman Hon. Patric Wahome Gakuru Nyeri County Governor through a tragic road accident.The governor was heading to Nairobi to attend a radio talk show accompanied by his bodyguard and driver when the vehicle he was travelling in veered off the road and hit a rail guard." - Mishra Kiprop, Keses MP."My sincere heartfelt condolences to the family,relatives, friends, colleague Governors, the people of Nyeri and Kenya at large for the painful loss of Governor H.E Dr. Wahome Gakuru through a tragic road accident this morning. Rest In Peace Comrade." - Stephen Sang, Nandi Governor."I have learnt with deep shock, the sudden death of Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru. The cruel hand of death has yet again robbed Nyeri people and the country a dedicated and promising leader. On my own behalf and that of the people of Mombasa, I send condolences to the family, friends and Nyeri people. We stand with you during this difficult time. May the Almighty God give you strength as you come to terms with the untimely departure of my colleague. May the Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace." - Ali Hassan Joho, Mombasa Governor.

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