Magdalene Kalembe, wife of former Kibwezi MP, the late Kalembe Ndile has passed away.
Mrs. Kalembe died on Tuesday night while undergoing treatment at MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi.
Magdalene fell critically ill last Thursday and was rushed to the hospital, according to Sam Kinyingi, a close family member.
Despite the medical team's best efforts, she passed away a few days later due to her illness.
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In 2021, her husband Kalembe Ndile, a charismatic and prominent figure in Kenyan politics, also passed away.
Kalembe Ndile was renowned for his dynamic political career and his commitment to the people of Kibwezi, championing the rights of the underprivileged and advocating for his constituents.
Following her husband’s passing, Magdalene was nominated as a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) for Makueni County by the Maendeleo Chap Chap party in the last general elections. This nomination not only represented a political role but also honored her late husband’s legacy and her own dedication to public service.
Her position as an MCA enabled her to carry on the initiatives her husband had initiated, advocating for development projects and social welfare programs in the county.
The announcement of her death has triggered an avalanche of sorrow and condolences from both leaders and the general public. Politicians from different parties have stepped up to express their sadness and offer their condolences to the grieving family.
Many have emphasized Magdalene’s impact on the community and her commitment to continuing her husband’s legacy of public service.
