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Former Shinyalu Member of Parliament Daniel Khamasi has died at the age of 79.
His nephew, Hillary Amboso, confirmed that Khamasi passed away at around 4 a.m. while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi. He said the former legislator had been battling diabetes and hypertension.
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Khamasi first entered Parliament in 1997 after winning the Shinyalu seat on a Ford–Kenya ticket and later secured a second term in 2002 under the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) during the reform-era elections.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa expressed condolences following the death, describing Khamasi as a committed leader whose legacy in Shinyalu would endure.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Governor Barasa said the late former MP was a devoted public servant whose contributions to the development of Shinyalu Constituency would be remembered for years to come.
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He extended his sympathies to Khamasi’s family, friends and the residents of Shinyalu, noting that Kakamega County had lost a respected and dedicated leader.
During his time in Parliament, Khamasi was known for championing issues affecting his constituents and for his dedication to public service.
