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Kakamega - Lumakanda ward in the Lugari Constituency finds itself shrouded in grief and mourning as the community grapples with the unexpected loss of one of its esteemed political aspirants and leaders.
Tragically, Godfrey Mapesa's life was cut short in a devastating road accident that occurred at Mwamba in Lugari on Sunday, April 4.
Having contested for the Lumakanda ward representative seat in 2022 under the UDA ticket, Mapesa had endeavoured to serve his community with dedication and passion.
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Despite the hopes and aspirations he held for his constituency, fate had different plans, as he was not elected to the position he sought.
The news of Mapesa's premature passing has engulfed the entire region in sadness, leaving his friends, family, and supporters devastated by the departure of a beloved figure.
His impact on the community, his aspirations for its improvement, and the hope he represented for the future are now treasured recollections in the sombre ambience.
"A fatal road traffic accident at Mwamba in Lugari has this morning claimed the life of our friend and political comrade, Godfrey Mapesa.
It's hard to come to terms with this. I extend my condolences to the people of Lumakanda ward, his family, colleagues, and friends," mourned Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale.
In other news, a DCI officer attached to Gigiri Police Station tragically died in a car crash along the Uhuru Highway.
According to the police report, the officer lost control of his car and it veered off the road and was subsequently thrown onto the tarmac road where he sustained severe injuries.
His lifeless body was taken to Chiromo Mortuary for postmortem examination.
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Godfrey Mapesa. He has died in a road crash.
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