Tributes pour in for Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru

Tributes are pouring in for late Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru who died on Tuesday morning.

Governor Gakuru passed on moments after he was involved in a grisly road accident in Kabati on the Thika-Kenol highway while en route to Nairobi for a talk show at a Inooro Tv.

A number of political, community and business leaders have mourned Gakuru as a shrewd economist and visionary leader. Here are some of the tributes;

President Uhuru Kenyatta

I have learnt with profound shock of the death of the Nyeri Governor, Dr Wahome Gakuru, following a tragic road accident at Kabati. pic.twitter.com/oA0DfK0VG9

— Uhuru Kenyatta (@UKenyatta) November 7, 2017

Tweets by UKenyatta

Governor Gakuru was a great leader, an action-oriented man who upon his victory in the August 8 election didn't waste time but embarked… pic.twitter.com/Afbznkxh5x

— Uhuru Kenyatta (@UKenyatta) November 7, 2017

Deputy President William Ruto

Dr Gakuru was an energetic, conscientious, shrewd leader who had great vision for his constituents and the nation. #RIPWahomeGakuru pic.twitter.com/2Ye0I0P6Id

— William Samoei Ruto (@WilliamsRuto) November 7, 2017

UK High Commissioner Nic Hailey

Saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Nyeri Governor Dr. Wahome Gakuru. My thoughts are with his family & the people of Nyeri county.

— Nic Hailey (@HCNicHailey) November 7, 2017

Council of Governors Chairperson Josphat Nanok

I am deeply saddened by the death of @GovernorNyeri Dr. Wahome Gakuru. My condolences to the his family and the people of Nyeri County

— Josphat Nanok (@GovernorNanok) November 7, 2017

Acting Interior and Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i

I am deeply saddened by the demise of Nyeri County Governor – Wahome Gakuru. My condolences and prayers to his family & the people of Nyeri pic.twitter.com/zYJHGtRMJ8

— CS Fred Matiangi (@FredMatiangi) November 7, 2017

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko

I've learnt with great shock that Nyeri Governor was involved in an accident at Kabati on the Thika-Kenol Highway & was rushed to hospital. pic.twitter.com/3jDEubvZms

— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) November 7, 2017

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho

I have learnt with deep shock the sudden death of Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru. pic.twitter.com/DBQjYVgUxJ

— Governor Hassan Joho (@HassanAliJoho) November 7, 2017

Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja

A calm gentleman, an erudite economist, a visionary leader, a down to earth politician. We have lost a great man in Dr. Gakuru. Go well bro. pic.twitter.com/1csELGW0QC

— Senator Sakaja (@SakajaJohnson) November 7, 2017

Businessman Chris Kirubi

My thoughts & prayers to family, friends and entire Nyeri County following tragic demise of Governor Dr. Wahome Gakuru. Rest Well #RIPGakuru pic.twitter.com/hLyQONfSy8

— Chris Kirubi (@CKirubi) November 7, 2017

Makueni County Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jr.

Condolences to the family, friends and county of Nyeri on the untimely demise of Governor Wahome Gakuru.

— Sen Mutula KilonzoJR (@SenMutula) November 7, 2017