The late former Busia Governor Moses Mulomi. /COURTESYThe family of former Busia Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi says he succumbed to cardiac arrest.
Mulomi, who served as the second deputy governor of Busia, died suddenly on Wednesday in Nakuru while travelling.
His family said an autopsy conducted Friday morning revealed that he succumbed to cardiac arrest.
"Yesterday we were able to go through a process with the DCI and police. We preserved his body at Umash Funeral Home in Nakuru and today we have been able to perform a postmortem on his body and the confirmation is that Mulomi suffered cardiac arrest," a brother to the deceaded told the media in Nakuru.
Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating suddenly, resulting in stoppage of blood flow.
Lack of blood flow to the brain and other organs can cause a person to lose consciousness, become disabled or die if not treated immediately.
The family said Mulomi's body will on Friday be transported to Bungoma's Lifecare hospital for preservation as burial arrangements continue.
"We are happy that as of now Mulomi is travelling back from Nakuru accompanied by many members of the family," the brother said, describing Mulomi as an important person in the family who was more of a parent than an elder brother.
"Our parents passed on 25 years ago and he stepped in as a foster parent. He was able to take care of an extended family; he did that with a lot of committment and sacrifice."
In his message of condolence issued Thursday, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma wished Mulomi's family God's grace as they come to terms with his sudden demise.
"As a county, we share in their grief and we will be consulting with the family to know what the arrangements will be so that we are able to give our brother a descent send off," he said.
Kakamega Governor Ferdinand Barasa also sent his condolences describing Mulomi as a distinguished professional with years of dedicated service to the country.
"He will be remembered for his loyal service in his tenure as the second deputy governor of Busia during which he touched the lives of countless people through his humility and down-to-earth with their challenges," Barasa said in his message of solace delivered through Otuoma.
"I lead the peoeple of Kakamega county in joining you in praying for courage and fortitude during this difficult moment," he said.
Mulomi served as Busia Deputy governor from 2017 to 2022 under Busia's first Governor Sospeter Ojaamong.
During the 2022 elections, he vied for the Busia governor's seat on a DAP-K ticket but lost to Otuoma.