The wife of former Kibwezi MP Kalembe Ndile has died.
Magdalene Kalembe, a nominated MCA at Makueni County Assembly under Maendeleo Chap chap Party, passed on Tuesday night after a short illness.
According to the family spokesperson Sam Ndile, Magdalene fell ill on Thursday and was hospitalised.
She passed on while undergoing treatment at MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi.
"Magdalene fell ill on Thursday while at the County Assembly and travelled to Nairobi where she got hospitalised, her situation got worse on Tuesday evening. She was transferred to ICU where she left us," noted Ndile.
Former Maendeleo Chap Chap Party leader and Tourism CS Alfred Mutua while confirming the news said Magdaline fell ill late last week and was being treated for dengue fever.
"My heartfelt condolences go out to the Kalembe/Nguluku family, friends, and all who knew her during this painful time of grief," he said.
The CS said further announcements will follow after consultations with the family.
"May our Lord grant her soul eternal peace," he added.
