- In a statement on X, Ruto said he was saddened by the loss of Kabugi.
- Ruto stated that Kabugi was a dedicated and loyal member of UDA.
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President William Ruto has expressed his sorrow over the death of Kiambu-nominated MCA Ezra Kabuga Kihara.
Kabuga died in a Sunday dawn road accident on Thika Road in Juja.
In a statement on X, Ruto said he was saddened by the loss of Kabuga.
Ruto stated that Kabuga was a dedicated and loyal member of UDA.
"His skills in party politics were exemplary, and he played a crucial role as the Kiambu County returning officer during the party primaries in 2022," he said.
"As a result of his outstanding leadership capabilities, he was nominated as an MCA and his contribution will be dearly missed."
Ruto stated that Kabuga was recently picked as a member of the UDA National Elections Board technical team for grassroots elections.
"Rest In Peace, Ezra," he said.
The accident occurred Sunday morning while the lawmaker was travelling from Nairobi to Thika town.
According to police, on reaching the location of the accident, the driver of the Forester rammed the rear of the Isuzu FRR lorry.
As a result, the driver of the Subaru Forester died on the spot, police said.
Images and video footage from the scene show his vehicle went up into flames after the incident.
His body was moved to Montezuma Funeral Home, awaiting postmodern, while both motor vehicles were towed to a local police station for inspection.
On his part, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Kihara was a brilliant, prolific and promising young leader, whose focus was serving the People and the Nation.
"It was only yesterday that I had fruitful discussions with him, during a meeting with fellow County MCAs when they called on me for an update on the progress of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2024," he said.
"He has also been an architect and a pillar of the UDA Party, serving with utmost distinction. We have lost a visionary leader, through a road accident. May God grant the family, friends and relatives of Kihara, the Kiambu County Assembly and Government and the people, the strength as they come to terms with this tragic loss. Rest in Peace, Kihara."