The family of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti is mourning following the death of their son, Eric Mutugi.
In an update on Sunday, December 22, the former Senator disclosed that his son passed away at MP Shah Hospital after a short illness.
"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 wrote on Facebook.
On Monday, December 23, President William Ruto sent his message of condolences to Kivuti and his family following the tragic loss.
"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.
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Mbeere South MP Nebart Muriuki said, "It is with profound sadness and pain that I have learnt the untimely demise of Erick Mutugi kivuti, son to former Senator Lenny Kivuti and Mrs. Hirder Kivuti after a short illness."
He added, "My condolences and that of my family and on behalf of Mbeere South constituents to Kivuti's family and friends. It is painful to loose a son for any parent. May the soul of Mutugi rest in eternal peace."
Kivuti and his wife, Hildah Kanini Nkiria, have four children, namely Murugi, Brian Mugane, Allan Ngari and Kirika Kivuti.
