Former Nairobi mayor Dick Wathika is dead. Mr. Dick Wathika died on Saturday. He is reported to have taken himself to a hospital in Nairobi for treatment where he passed away.
Dick Wathika was also a former MP for Makadara constituency.Mr. Dick Wathika had been elected the MP for Makadara where he served from 2007 to 2010 when his election was nullified by a court. Dick Wathika went on to lose the by-election to the current Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko.
Mr. Sonko was among the first to send his condolences to the family of Dick Wathia. He said in his statement: “I am deeply saddened by the news of death of Hon. Dick Wathika this evening. On behalf of my family, the people of Nairobi and on my own behalf, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have known Dick for years dating back to his tenure as Makadara MP. He was also the M.C during my late Dad’s funeral ceremony. My family takes this early opportunity to send our condolences. May the God give his family strength and courage during this difficult moment. our most heartfelt condolences. May he rest in peace in Jesus name.”
The cause of death of Dick Wathika has not yet been established.
Bizna expresses sincere condolences to the family and friend of Dick Wathika.
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