NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27- Nairobi County Assembly Majority Leader Abdi Guyo will now run for the Isiolo Govenor's seat in the August elections. Guyo ditched - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Acting Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu said the death has robbed the county and country at large of a gentle soul who was always jovial and never harbored ill feelings towards anyone.
Kananu added that the deceased politician served Nairobi County during his time as Speaker with a lot of dedication, diligence, kindness, wisdom, and humility.
“I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Magelo. Death has robbed us of a wonderful father figure, a humorous and gentle soul, who was always jovial and never harboured any ill-feelings towards anyone,” she said.
“On behalf of the people of Nairobi county and on my own behalf, I want to convey my deepest and heartfelt sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family, and friends,” she added.
Guyo, who doubles up as Matopeni/Springvalley MCA, said the plan will be a befitting tribute to a man who has been a peace ambassador in the country leading to President Uhuru Kenyatta choosing him to chair the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) taskforce.
As the chair of the taskforce, Guyo says Haji played a crucial role in the BBI Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which aims at putting an end to perennial tribal animosity every election cycle as well as dealing with issues of marginalization.
Haji passed away on Monday at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi after battling illness. He was 80.