President William Ruto has joined the nation in mourning the untimely demise of Member of the County Assembly of Nyandarua, Beth Wahito.
In a statement on Sunday, June 22, 2025, the head of state described the deceased as a solid grassroots mobiliser and a steadfast United Democratic Alliance (UDA) supporter.
“We join the family and the people of Nyandarua County in mourning the passing of Mheshimiwa Beth Wahito,” Ruto’s statement read in part.
“She was a solid grassroots mobiliser and a steadfast UDA supporter who subscribed to progressive politics,” he added.
According to Ruto, Beth will be remembered for the many fresh ideas that transformed the lives of the people of Njabini.
Her death
Beth Wahito, a fourth-term nominated MCA, died on the spot after her private vehicle was struck by a bus near the Naivasha-Kinangop junction at around 1:00 am.
The bus was en route to Western Kenya when the collision occurred, cutting short her life, while several bus passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated and discharged at Naivasha Sub-County Hospital.
Eulogised
Other leaders also eulogised Beth Wahito as a transformative leader in the country. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano described the deceased as a woman whose public life was defined by service, courage, and a deep sense of duty to her community.
Wahito rose through the ranks of leadership with quiet strength and an unwavering commitment to the people. Her voice in the Assembly reflected the values of compassion, justice, and representation, especially for the underserved.
Miano added that the late was part of the generation of women who paved the way in public leadership, reminding the nation that women can lead with both firmness and grace.
“To her family, friends, and the people she served, I extend my deepest condolences. May you find peace and comfort in the legacy she leaves behind,” Miano stated.
Leader of Majority in the Nyandarua County Assembly, Mwangi Nyaga, paid tribute to Wahito, describing her as a fierce and hardworking legislator who had served her constituents with distinction.
He noted that she was returning home after attending a budget committee meeting in Naivasha.
“As a county, we have lost one of the most dedicated MCAs and on behalf of the assembly, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family,” Nyaga said.
