President William Ruto on Monday condoled with the family of
former Embu Senator, Lenny Kivuti, following the death of his son, Eric Mutugi.
In a statement, Ruto said that Mutugi’s star has been taken too soon.
He went on to say that he prays for Kivuti’s family during this difficult time as they come to terms with the loss of their son.
The President also prayed for God’s comfort to the family and friends of the Kivuti’s.
“I join the family of Hon. Lenny Kivuti in mourning the tragic loss of his beloved son, Eric Mutugi. I pray for the Kivuti family during this immensely difficult time. Eric’s light and promise have been taken far too soon, May God grant the family and friends strength, comfort and peace,” Ruto said.
Lenny Kivuti served as Embu Senator from 2013 to 2017. He previously served as a Member of Parliament.
The former Senator disclosed that his son passed away at MP Shah Hospital after a short illness.
He said his family has now cancelled Christmas festivities to plan for Mutugi’s funeral.
"I am very sad. Very sad! I lost my beloved son, Eric Mutugi, at MP Shah Hospital yesterday after a short illness. We canceled our family Christmas festivities. Please join my family in funeral plans for my beloved son. God bless his soul in heaven," Kivuti said on Facebook.