Senator Mungatana's family mourns death of eight-year-old daughter

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife, Mwanaisha Chidzuga, the Deputy Government Spokesperson are mourning the passing of their last-born daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana.

Mungatana’s family says Amal died on Sunday while undergoing treatment at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Muthaiga.

According to the family, Amal had experienced health issues since birth, eight years ago, and had received treatment both in Kenya and abroad.

The death has drawn messages of condolence from leaders including President William Ruto. In his message shared on X, the president mourned the girl and conveyed his condolences to Senator Mungatana and his family.

“The loss of a child is a sorrow beyond measure. At this profoundly difficult moment, I join your family, friends and all who knew and loved Amal in mourning a young life taken far too soon. May God grant you and your family strength, comfort and peace, and Amal’s soul rest in eternal peace,” the president said.

PLP leader Martha Karua also shared a message of condolence to the bereaved family.

“You have walked a long and difficult road with your daughter through her illness, and I pray God holds your hearts gently through this terrible loss, surrounds you with His comfort, and grant your precious daughter eternal rest,” Karua said.

Burial arrangements are expected to take place on Friday, 18 September 2026.