[PHOTOS] Ruto attends funeral service of MP Kathambi's husband in Njoro

In Summary

Kathambi is a second-term member of the National Assembly and the first female MP for Njoro Constituency.
Some of those who have mourned his death include National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri.

15 August 2023 - 13:33

President William Ruto during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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President William Ruto on Tuesday joined hundreds of mourners for the funeral service of David Chekwony.

Chepkwony was Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband.

President William Ruto during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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Ruto was accompanied by his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

Chepkwony died last week. The cause of death remains unknown.

President William Ruto during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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Members of the clergy during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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Kathambi is a second-term member of the National Assembly and the first female MP for Njoro Constituency.

Some of those who have mourned his death include National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri.

A member of the clergy addressing mourner during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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President William Rutoand other government officials during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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The casket bearing the remains of David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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The clergy during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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President William Ruto addressing mourners during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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David Chekwony's portrait on August 15, 2023
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A section of mourners during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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President William Ruto and Njoro MP Charity Kathambi during the funeral service of her husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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President William Ruto during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addressing mourners during the funeral service of Njoro MP Charity Kathambi's husband, David Chekwony on August 15, 2023
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