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Former High Court judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu dies

His wife, Kibwezi East MP Jessica Mbalu, confirms the news.

Former High Court judge Joseph Mutava Mbalu dies

Former High Court Judge Justice Mutava Mbalu has passed away, according to initial reports. The 61-year-old husband of Kibwezi East Member of Parliament Jessica Mbalu succumbed to illness on Friday night while being rushed to Makindu Orthopedic and Trauma Hospital in Makueni County. The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka is among the prominent figures who have mourned the loss of Justice Mutava, describing him as a public servant who served the country with honor and integrity.

Kalonzo Musyoka expressed deep condolences to the Mbalu family, stating that Justice Mutava leaves behind a legacy of service in the Judiciary. The WPF leader emphasized that Justice Mutava will be deeply missed as a husband and father, adding that the Wiper Patriotic Front and Kenyans across the nation stand in solidarity during this time of grief.

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