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Makueni is in mourning following the tragic death of renowned businessman and philanthropist Dennis Kasyoki who lost his life in a grisly road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway.
TV producer and storyteller Tina Clara, who had recently worked closely with Kasyoki, expressed her heartbreak in a moving tribute shared on Facebook.
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She revealed that she had been preparing to sign a major deal with his company next month — a partnership she described as a testament to the support her brand and production house had received from the Kamba community.
“Dennis Kasyoki, thank you for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to tell some of my biggest stories there. I’m grateful I got to say all this to you while you were still here. You didn’t deserve to leave us this soon, and in such a painful way. My crew is heartbroken, and so am I,” Clara wrote.
She added that the pictures and memories they shared will forever remind her of his kindness and generosity, describing Kasyoki as a man with a big heart who supported young talents.
The accident occurred at around 12:20 am near the Primarosa area of Greenpark in Athi River. According to Machakos County Police Commander Samuel Mugo, Kasyoki was driving a Ford Ranger when it collided with a Mercedes Actros trailer transporting a container of used shoes from Mombasa to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Police reports indicate that the Ford Ranger attempted to overtake the trailer before cutting back into the lane. Both vehicles lost control, causing the trailer to overturn and its container to crash onto Kasyoki’s pickup.
“Kasyoki died on the spot. His passenger, identified as James Mwangangi Mulatya, sustained injuries and was rushed to Shalom Community Hospital. The driver of the trailer, Abdullahi Ouru Hillow, escaped unhurt,” Mugo confirmed.
The late businessman, celebrated for his philanthropy in Makueni and beyond, leaves behind a legacy of generosity and community support. His sudden death has not only robbed his family and friends of a loved one but also the wider Kamba community of a pillar who invested in people and opportunities.
