MCA Confirmed Dead After Car Catches Fire in Thika Road Crash
MCA Confirmed Dead After Car Catches Fire in Thika Road Crash; Ezra Kabugi Kihara, a Kiambu Nominated Ward Representative, tragically passed away on the morning of Sunday, September 22, while travelling from Nairobi to Thika Town.
A police report detailed that the lawmaker’s car, a Subaru Forester, collided with a lorry from behind and caught fire. Kihara died on the spot.
“On reaching the location of the accident, the driver of the Forester rammed the rear of an Isuzu FRR lorry. The driver died on the spot,” The police report stated.
His body has since been moved to the Montezuma Funeral Home, pending Autopsy.
While commenting on the incident, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi revealed that the accident happened around the Mang’u High School area
He stated, “A vibrant and promising young leader whose commitment and passion for serving the people of Kiambu was evident in every aspect of his work. It is heartbreaking to lose such a young, dedicated legislator with so much promise for the future. During this difficult time, I stand with the family in grief and prayer,”
Kiambu woman representative Anne Wamuratha wrote, “This morning’s tragic accident on Thika Road has left us devastated, as we mourn the untimely loss of Nominated MCA Hon. Ezra Kabuga Kihara. My deepest condolences go out to the Kiambu County Assembly, his family, and friends during this incredibly difficult time.”