Former Kamukunji MP George Gregory Wilson Nthenge has died at the age of 94 years.
According to his son Edward Musembi Nthenge, the veteran politician died on Tuesday, August 10 at his home in Buruburu, Nairobi where he was recovering after being discharged from Nairobi Hospital.
Nthenge was a member of LEGCO for the then larger Machakos District in 1960 and was among the leaders who attended the Lancaster House Conference in London prior to Kenya's independence.
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In the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, he was the Member of Parliament for Iveti South.
He served as Kamukunji MP between 1992 and 1997.
While paying tribute to the fallen leader, Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua revealed that Nthenge succumbed to COVID-19 related complications.
“I am sad to learn of the passing of Hon. George Gregory Nthenge, at the age of 94, due to Covid complications. Former MP and Minister, Mzee Nthenge was a brilliant and visionary leader. He survived tragedy and celebrated life. He is one of the greatest leaders of Kenya. Rest in peace,” Mutua wrote on Twitter.
