Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has called for a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve’s death, which occurred on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Wamalwa expressed deep sorrow following the sudden death of Munuve. He described him as a friend and a committed leader.
“Saddened to learn of the sudden death of my friend Joel Munuve, MCA Kariobangi North Ward, Nairobi City County, yesterday under unclear circumstances! As we condole with his family, we call for thorough investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding his death,” Wamalwa wrote.
In addition to Wamalwa, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, in a statement shared via his official X account on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, said that quick action should be taken to establish the cause of his sudden death.
Kalonzo went ahead to state that Munuve was a tireless advocate of the rights of people, a dedicated servant of the people of Kariobangi and indeed the entire county of Nairobi, and an active member of his team.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Mheshimiwa Joel Munuve, MCA Kariobangi North ward. Mheshimiwa Munuve was a tireless advocate of the rights of people, a dedicated servant of the people of Kariobangi and indeed the entire county of Nairobi, and an active member of Team SKM. My thoughts and prayers are with Hon. Munuve’s family, friends and constituents at this most difficult time. As we mourn Hon. Munuve, we urge quick action on establishing the cause of his sudden death,” Kalonzo stated.
Munuve’s death
Munuve died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, while undergoing treatment at one of the private hospitals located along Kiambu Road.
Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ngondi, in a press conference, confirmed that Munuve was headed to the office in the CBD when he developed chest pains.
“The leadership of the County Assembly of Nairobi is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of one of our members, Joel Munuve, who is the elected member to date for the Kariobangi North ward. He suddenly collapsed and passed away earlier today. Munuve was a dedicated leader, a tireless servant of the people and a passionate voice in the assembly,” Ngondi said.
Munuve clinched the Kariobangi North ward seat as an independent candidate.
The late Munuve was known for championing grassroots development and advocating for better services in his ward