Former Nairobi Woman Rep Rachel Shebesh [Photo/info.mzalendo.com]

Do you have a lead on a newsworthy story? Share news tips with us here at Hivisasa!

The father to the former Nairobi Woman Representative Rachel Shebesh is dead.Samuel Wainaina Mbugua passed on while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi on Wednesday.Mbugua served as Nairobi mayor between 1998 and 1999.Kenyans and politicians across the political divide have expressed their sorrows following the former politician's death.Below are some condolence messages from twitter users:"@EstherPassaris: My deepest condolences to my sister@RachelShebesh & family.May God grant you strength & comfort in this trying moment. Go well Mzee Mbugua.@JohnBMasila3: Deepest condolences madam Mhe.@Rachelshebesh and your entire family@TheManyara: @Rachelshebesh , take heart. Tough times to loose a parent. We belong to different political divides, but together in grief@ngari09: @Rachelshebesh It is with deep shock to learn of the passing on of ua dad.My heartfelt condolences to u,family&friends. May he R.I.P."