Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has expressed her heartfelt condolences to Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi following the tragic loss of her son, Elvis Murakana.

The county boss took to social media to stand in solidarity with her friend, sharing a moving message of support.

"My deepest condolences to my sister Hon Beatrice Elachi on the loss of your dear son, Elvis Murakana. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of great sadness. May the Lord grant you sustaining grace, peace, and comfort through this difficult time," she wrote.

Elvis was announced dead on Tuesday, March 25, though the cause of his death was not immediately disclosed.

However, unverified reports suggested that he succumbed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following a tragic road accident.

Until his passing, little was publicly known about Elvis, who was one of Elachi’s four children.

Initial reports indicate that he was involved in a crash two days before his death and was admitted to an ICU in a Nairobi hospital, where he fought for his life.

Elachi's family has yet to release an official statement detailing the circumstances of his passing.

Messages of condolences have continued to pour in, with leaders and Kenyans rallying behind Elachi in this difficult time.

See Kihika's post below:

Here are some more condolence messages:

"Governor, thank you for sympathy n support to Hon Elachi."

"Condolences to Elachi and her family."

"My heart goes out to Hon. Beatrice Elachi and her family following the tragic loss of their son. On behalf of my family and the people of Busia County, I extend my deepest condolences. Pole sana."

"Hon. Beatrice Elachi, first is to convey my message of condolence for the loss of your son. I know the pain of losing a first relation. I am truly sorry."

"I send my heartfelt Condolences to the family of Beatrice Elachi following the demise of her son Elvis. It’s so sad and unfortunate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mheshimiwa."

"I extend my heartfelt sympathies to Beatrice Elachi, Member of Parliament for Dagoretti North, on the loss of her beloved son. Raising a child requires immense love, dedication, and sacrifice, and your commitment to his upbringing was truly admirable."

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi mourned the young man in a touching post.

"My deepest condolences to my sister Hon. @BEATRICEELACHI following the untimely demise of her son Elvis Murakana in a tragic road accident. May the Almighty grant her and her family the fortitude to bear this terrible loss," read his tribute.

Veteran radio presenter, Fred Obachi Machokaa, consoled Elachi, sharing that it is more painful for a parent to bury their child than vice versa.

"Parents prefer being buried by their children, but God's plans don't necessarily align with ours here mere mortals. Poleni sana the Elachis, may the Almighty God comfort you at this very difficult moment," he said.

Ezekiel Mutua also took a minute to send his heartfelt condolences to the Elachi family.

"I am sorry Hon. Hon Beatrice Elachi, for the loss of your son. May God grant you and the entire family peace and comfort. In such moments, only God can give peace that surpasses human understanding. May God cover you with His grace," he wrote.

Former Bomet woman representative Joyce Korir joined her colleague in mourning the loss of her third child.

"Oooh no. Poleni," she wrote.

Mourning Elachi's son, politician Waruguru Kiai wrote:

"Pole sana Hon. Beatrice Elachi."

In other news, Kihika addressed growing public concerns over her prolonged absence from office.

Speculation had been rife that she had quietly moved abroad, as she had not made any public appearances for months.

However, in a statement on Friday, January 17, Kihika clarified that she was on leave and reassured residents that the county's leadership remained intact.

She further stated that during her absence, her deputy, David Kones, was fully in charge, ensuring smooth operations within the county.

She revealed that she travelled to the US on maternity leave.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke