Kariobangi North Member of County Assembly (MCA) Joel Munuve has passed away, the Nairobi County Assembly Speaker has confirmed.
According to reports, Munuve passed away on Tuesday, April 22, while receiving treatment at a hospital in Kiambu.
The news of his death has sent shockwaves through Nairobi’s political circles and the community of Kariobangi North.
Tributes have begun to pour in from leaders and members of the public, including from former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko who was among the first to express his condolences.
“Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve has passed on. My sincere condolences to his family, the entire Nairobi County Assembly, and Nairobi County Government fraternities. May the Almighty God give you strength, comfort, and hope during this difficult period. RIP," he said.
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Munuve made headlines in late 2023 when he initiated a campaign to collect signatures for the impeachment of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
This move was driven by allegations of delayed bursary disbursements, incompetence in county leadership, and widespread corruption at City Hall.
Munuve, along with other Nairobi MCAs, expressed frustration over the governor's handling of county affairs, citing issues such as revenue mismanagement and the influence of cartels within the county administration.
The impeachment efforts gained traction as more MCAs voiced concerns about the county's financial practices and governance.
Some legislators accused Sakaja of lacking control over revenue collection systems and failing to address operational challenges in county facilities.
"The fact that the governor claims the NIS is collecting revenue is shameless. The governor does not even know who is collecting revenue," Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said at the time.
In response to these allegations, Governor Sakaja dismissed the impeachment rumors, describing them as unfounded distractions.
He emphasized his commitment to addressing the county's challenges and urged MCAs to focus on collaborative solutions rather than political maneuvering.
"We will not be distracted by naysayers. Our focus is on delivering what we promised. We have a mandate, and we don't have time for rumors. Our priority is to work for our people, not to engage in gossip," he said.
