George Nthenge dead.
Former Kamukunji MP George Gregory Wilson Nthenge has died.
According to his son Edward Musembi Nthenge, the veteran politician died on Tuesday, August 10 at his home in Buruburu, Nairobi where he was recovering after being discharged from Nairobi Hospital.
Nthenge was a member of LEGCO for the then larger Machakos District in 1960 and was among the leaders who attended the Lancaster House Conference in London prior to Kenya’s independence.
In the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, he was the Member of Parliament for Iveti South.
He served as Kamukunji MP between 1992 and 1997
Leaders have mourned the second liberation hero…
I am sad to learn of the passing of Hon. George Gregory Nthenge, at the age of 94, due to Covid complications. Former MP & Minister, Mzee Nthenge was a brilliant & visionary leader. He survived tragedy & celebrated life. He is one the greatest leaders of KENYA. Rest In Peace.
In a previous interview with Nation, Nthenge said he wished to be buried two feet below his wife whose life was claimed by an accident some 41 years ago.
Nthenge survived the 1978 accident but his wife and 10 children lost their lives.
“If all goes according to plan, my beloved second wife, Scholastica, will be buried two feet above me. I love them that much,” Nthenge told the daily
