NAIROBI, Kenya — Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga are mourning the tragic loss of their eight-year-old daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana.
Amal, who was the last-born child of the prominent political couple, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, while undergoing treatment at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Nairobi.
According to family sources, the young girl succumbed following a courageous, lifelong battle with an undisclosed medical condition.
Burial Plans Underway
The family has begun funeral arrangements at their rural residence in Ngao Village, Tana River County. Amal is scheduled to be laid to rest on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Leaders Send Condolences
A wave of grief has swept across the political landscape, with top government officials and leaders sending messages of comfort to the bereaved family.
- President William Ruto expressed his deep sorrow, describing the loss of a child as an unimaginable pain and praying for the family’s fortitude.
- Narc Kenya Leader Martha Karua and several senators have also extended their condolences, urging Kenyans to stand with the Mungatana family during this dark hour.
More updates to follow…
