Garissa Town MP Aden Duale and his family are mourning following the death of the lawmaker's elder brother.
Mzee Dubow Bare, passed away in a grisly accident that occurred along Garissa - Nairobi Highway on Sunday morning.
Details of what caused the accident are still scanty as Kenyans poured their condolences.
The death barely comes a month after Duale lost his mother.
Speaker Justin Muturi sent his sympathies and prayers to Duale and his entire family.
"I pray for peace and fortitude during this time of grief. The death of Mzee Barre, a distinguished leader, is a great loss not only to his dear family, but also to the people of Garissa County," he said.
"May Mzee Barre’s soul rest in eternal peace."
Shocked to receive the sad news of the death of Mzee Dubow Barre Duale, elder brother of Hon Aden Duale, following a road accident earlier this morning. May Allah grant him Jannah and his family patience at this difficult moment.
— Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) (@Asmali77) October 18, 2020
Inalilahi Waina Ilahi Rajiun.
Saddened to learn of the passing on of Dubow Barre Duale, elder brother to my colleague Hon. @HonAdenDuale after being involved in a grisly accident earlier today.
— Hon Didmus Barasa, MP Kimilili (@DidmusWaBarasa) October 18, 2020
My sincere sympathies and condolences to the entire Duale family and people of Garissa Township for the loss.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to @HonAdenDuale , the entire Duale family and the people of Garissa County for the tragic loss of his elder brother. May Allah grant them the strength and grace to bear the great loss.
— Hon. Charles Keter, EGH (@ketercharles) October 18, 2020
Allah- Inalilah waina ilahi Rajiun. My heartfelt condolences to our Muslim brother Hon. Aden Duale for the lose of brother Barre Duale. May Allah SW grant him peace, favor & the highest rank in Jannah. Amiin! pic.twitter.com/TBVeF48OFo
— George T. Diano (@georgediano) October 18, 2020