Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru at a past event. [Photo|PSCU]Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru is dead.The Jubilee governor, the second elected in the county, passed on at Thika Level 5 Hospital where he was rushed for emergency treatment following a grisly road accident at Kabati Makenji area on the Thika-Murang'a highway on Tuesday morning. Click here for the story.
Funeral committee2:52pm: During his visit at the Lee Funeral Home Deputy President William Ruto said ICT CS Joe Mucheru and Nyeri senator would lead funeral arrangements.Nyeri Deputy Governor Mutahi also said a meeting would be held in the county to plan the way forward.
Succession1:53pm: After death of a governor, the Constitution stipulates that the deputy governor takes over as the governor for the remaining time.In this case, Nyeri Deputy Governor Mutahi Kahiga will succeed the late Governor Gakuru.Teachers mourn1:57pm: Several teachers who taught the governor during his young age have eulogised him as a great student.Speaking in Nyeri they said they had lost a wonderful leader who can never be replaced.
Other occupants1:42pm: During the accident Governor Gakuru had other three occupants in the car.They include personal assistant Albert Gakuru, the driver and the bodyguard.Nyeri county assembly speaker John Kagucia the bodyguard suffered serious body injury and was in theatre.The other two, are in stable condition.
Child doing KCSE1:21pm: The governor had a son who is sitting for this year's KCSE which kicked off yesterday (Monday).Gakuru had on Monday morning spent time at the school wishing them success. Click here to read the story.NASA MPs have wished the candidate all the best and challenged him to put more effort despite the loss.Nyeri 1:00pm: Residents in Nyeri county are in sombre mood. Those who arrived at the governor's offices upon hearing the sad news said they had lost an admirable working governor, months after losing Nderitu Gachagua. Click here for the story.NASA MPs12:52pm: NASA MPs led by Musili Mawathe of Embakasi South and his Ndhiwa counterpart visited Lee Funeral Home where they conveyed condolence message from the opposition leaders.They said politics aside, and wished Gakuru's family strength.Condolence message12:30pm: Several leaders across the country have sent messages of condolence to friends, family and residents of Nyeri county.They include President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto, the Opposition's NASA through Moses Wetangula, and several governors of different political divide.Lee Funeral Home
12:20pm: Several leaders led by Deputy President William Ruto arrived at the funeral home in Nairobi to view his remains. Click
PhotosBelow are courtesy photos from the tragic accident which are doing rounds on social media.