President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Photo/the-star] President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed sorrow following the death of former Nairobi mayor Samuel Wainaina Mbugua.
Mbugua passed on while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi on Wednesday. He was the father to former Nairobi Woman Representative Rachel Shebesh. Uhuru eulogised the former mayor as a visionary and patriotic leader.
"In this hour of great sorrow and grief, I convey my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family," Uhuru said in a statement, Thursday.
"As we mourn and pay homage to this visionary leader, let us also celebrate his life and achievements," added Uhuru. The president further noted Mbugua will be missed by many for his wise counsel and guidance. The late Mbugua served as Nairobi mayor between 1998 and 1999.