Nyandarua MCA Beth Wahito dies in a road accident

Nominated Nyandarua County MCA Beth Wahito dies in a road accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway Saturday night.

Wahito reportedly died on her way home from a budget committee meeting in Naivasha when the accident occurred Saturday night.

Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker Stephen Wachira Waiganjo informed that a bus struck Wahito's vehicle as she was crossing the road at an intersection, resulting in her immediate death.

Speaker Waiganjo later confirmed the incident in a statement, commending Wahito's exemplary leadership and offering his condolences to her family. 

His statement highlighted her courage, strength, and determination, noting that "She was not afraid to speak up for what she believed was right and worked tirelessly to uplift the lives of the underserved in her community."

Wahito was a seasoned politician in Nyandarua County, with a career spanning over three decades. She had held leadership roles in the Democratic Party, chaired NARC-Kenya in Nyandarua, and most recently served as the Kinangop coordinator for the United Democratic Alliance .

The wrecked vehicle has since been moved to Naivasha Police Station.