Politician Dies After Car Bursts Into Flames on Thika Road

Ezra Kabugi Kihara, a Kiambu Nominated Ward Representative, tragically passed away after his car got involved in an accident along Thika Road.

The lawmaker died in a car accident on the morning of Sunday, September 22, while travelling from Nairobi to Thika Town.

According to police, the lawmaker’s car, a Subaru Forester, collided with a lorry from behind and caught fire. Kihara died on the spot.

Images of the early morning accident have since emerged online, although it is unclear what caused Kihara’s vehicle to go up in flames.

A photo of the late Ezra Kabuga Kihara. PHOTO/Esiro Anthony

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“On reaching the location of the accident, the driver of the Forester rammed the rear of an Isuzu FRR lorry. The driver died on the spot,” a police report stated.

His body was moved to the Montezuma Funeral Home, awaiting postmortem.

Confirming the incident, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi revealed that the accident happened around the Mang’u High School area.

The governor described the late Kabuga as a “vibrant and promising young leader whose commitment and passion for serving the people of Kiambu was evident in every aspect of his work.”

“It is heartbreaking to lose such a young, dedicated legislator with so much promise for the future. During this difficult time, I stand with the family in grief and prayer,” Wamatangi said in a statement.

Kiambu woman representative Anne Wamuratha also mourned the nominated MCA.

“This morning’s tragic accident on Thika Road has left us devastated, as we mourn the untimely loss of Nominated MCA Hon. Ezra Kabuga Kihara. My deepest condolences go out to the Kiambu County Assembly, his family, and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” she shared on Facebook.

“Hon. Ezra was a promising young leader, and his sudden departure is a tremendous loss for all who knew and worked with him. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may those grieving find strength and comfort in the memories they shared with him. Rest in peace. It hurts.”
 

Massive traffic snarl up along Thika Road on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

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