Ruto mourns former High Court judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu
President William Ruto has expressed his condolences following the death of former High Court judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu. The judge, who was the husband of MP Jessica Mbalu, passed away after falling ill at his home.
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The death of a former high-ranking judicial official is a significant event in the Kenyan legal and political landscape.
The former High Court judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu/FILE
President William Ruto has mourned former High Court Judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu, who died on Saturday after reportedly falling ill.
Ruto sent his condolences to Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu, the widow of the late judge, and the wider Mbalu family, describing the loss as a painful moment for the family and those who knew him.
“We stand with Mheshimiwa Jessica Mbalu, MP Kibwezi East, following the loss of her beloved husband, and the entire Mbalu family as they mourn a man who meant everything to them,” Ruto said.
The President said the loss of a spouse, companion and father leaves a deep void for the family and prayed for strength and comfort for those mourning.
“May God give his family, colleagues and all who knew him the strength to endure the loss and cherish his memory,” he said.
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