Nairobi: Witness Recounts What He Saw in the Accident That Killed a Member of Parliament Outside His House in Karen Street

MP-elect Denar Joseph Hamisi has died following a fatal car accident near his Karen home on Saturday morning
The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula confirmed the death of the MP in an official statement, noting that he died shortly after 1 am
Witnesses reported that Hamisi’s SUV veered off Nandi Road into a ditch and hit a tree, leaving him with serious head injuries.

It has now been revealed that MP-elect Denar Joseph Hamisi died due to serious injuries he sustained after an accident near his home on Saturday morning, December 6.

Denar Hamisi (pictured right) died after his car hit a tree near his house in Karen. Photo: National Assembly.
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The death of the MP was announced by the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula through an official statement.

In his statement, the speaker explained that the member of parliament died shortly after one o’clock in the morning, but did not reveal the cause of death.

Hamisi lost his life after his car hit Nandi road near his residence in Karen.

How Denar Hamisi met his tragic death

Witness Mathew Owire reported that the lawmaker, who was alone in the car, died on the spot.

The white SUV reportedly lost control, went off the road into a ditch, and hit a tree.

Owire explained that the lawmaker could not survive due to the severity of the accident, sustaining severe head injuries and bleeding profusely.

He and other bystanders removed the body from the wreckage before police arrived to secure the scene and leave with the body.

The car, which sustained extensive front-end damage, was later towed to the police station.

“I went there and found him unconscious with blood pouring out. We could not talk to him. I asked my colleagues to come and help him out of the car. His head was stuck in the door; it could not open. We thought of informing the police to come and help. The officers arrived after we had already removed the body from the car, and they took the matter from there,” said Owire.

How Speaker Wetang’ula praised the deceased

Wetang’ula praised Hamisi as a dedicated member of parliament who always prioritized the interests of Parliament and ordinary citizens.

He highlighted Hamisi’s hard work in the Department of Sports and Culture Committee as well as the Select Committee on National Parity and Equal Opportunities.

The Speaker offered his condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and colleagues, noting that Hamisi will be remembered for his humility and unwavering commitment to public service.

He described the death of the MP as a great loss for the Parliament and the nation.

Wetang’ula further announced that the Parliament will cooperate with the family in preparing the funeral of the MP, while the parliamentary team is led by the Member of Parliament for Kilifi North and the Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, Owen Baya.