Former High Court judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava. [File, Standard]
President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki led the country in mourning former High Court judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava, the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu, who died on Saturday morning.
Ruto took to his X where he said that he had been saddened by the death of the ex-Judge.
“We stand with Mheshimiwa Jessica Mbalu, MP Kibwezi East, following the loss of her beloved husband, and the entire Mbalu family as they mourn a man who meant everything to them,” he said.
“May God give his family, colleagues and all who knew him the strength to endure the loss and cherish his memory.”
On his part, DP Kindiki said that he was shocked to learn of his friend’s sudden death saying his soul to find peace in eternity.
“Deepest sympathies to his spouse Hon. Jessica Mbalu, the MP for Kibwezi East Constituency, and his entire family.”
His predecessor and the Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua also mourned Mbalu saying the loss of a spouse is painful.