This archive report was first published on 11 August 2019.
On August 11, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta sent a message of condolence to the family, friends, and relatives of former Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr. Hezron Manduku, who passed away at a Nairobi hospital on Saturday night.
Dr. Manduku, a 79-year-old medical surgeon, had a long and distinguished career, serving as a medical doctor at Kenyatta National Hospital and Kakamega Provincial Hospital before joining politics.
As a medical doctor, Dr. Manduku used his skills to serve all Kenyans, regardless of their background, and was known for his commitment and devotion to his work.
President Kenyatta described Dr. Manduku as a 'patriotic and loyal Kenyan' who strived to improve the lives of all Kenyans through his skills, especially in the health sector.
"It is with a heavy heart that I have this morning received the sad news of the passing away of former Nyaribari Masaba MP Dr Hezron Manduku. May God the Almighty give his family and friends the fortitude to bear with the loss," said President Kenyatta.
Dr. Manduku also served as Kenya's assistant minister for Foreign Affairs between 1993 and 1997 and established Hema Hospital, a private medical facility in Kisii town.
