Nairobi Rivers Commissioner John Kioli Kalua Dies After Sudden Asthma Attack
Kioli was going about his usual activities when he suffered the attack, prompting people nearby to seek an inhaler and assist him.
Nairobi Rivers Commissioner John Kioli Kalua passed away on September 29 after suffering a sudden asthma attack while attending to personal matters in the city's Central Business District. His brother, Isaac Kalua Green, confirmed that Kioli had lived with asthma for several years but had managed the condition well. Upon arrival at the scene, medical personnel pronounced Kioli dead.
Despite his health struggles, Kioli had appeared well when he woke up on Monday and went about his routine business. Known for his extensive experience in climate, energy, and environmental governance, Kioli served as a member of the National Climate Change Council and contributed to several key climate policy documents, including the National Climate Change Act of 2016.
He also worked at the county level on environmental and climate legislation, such as the Kitui County Charcoal Management Act of 2014 and the Kajiado Climate Change Act. Kioli held a Master's degree in Climate Change and Sustainability and was appointed as a commissioner of the Nairobi Rivers Commission by President William Ruto.
The commission focuses on restoring and protecting Nairobi's rivers amid concerns over pollution and degradation.
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