- Former Kisumu West MP Rev. Kenn Nyagudi passed away on Sunday, March 23, while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital.
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula mourned him, recalling their interactions during his tenure as Foreign Affairs Minister.
- Nyagudi served as MP after winning the 2004 by-election and later held key roles in ODM’s resource mobilization efforts.
- Beyond politics, he ventured into real estate and hospitality.
Former Kisumu West MP Rev. Kenn Nyagudi breathed his last on Sunday evening, succumbing to illness while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. His passing marks the end of a political journey that began in 2004, when he stepped into leadership after Joab Omino’s demise.
Condolences from Leaders
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula was among the first to send condolences, remembering Nyagudi as a leader he had the privilege of working with.
“I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family of Rev. Kenn Nyagudi. I had the privilege of interacting with him when I served as Foreign Affairs Minister. May his family find comfort in the Lord’s embrace,” Wetang’ula stated.
Political and Professional Life
Nyagudi served as Kisumu Town West MP from 2004 to 2007 before losing his seat in the 2007 general election to Olago Aluoch. He later contested the 2013 Kisumu Central parliamentary seat, though he was unsuccessful.
In 2016, he was appointed by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as ODM’s Director of E-Fundraising and Resource Mobilization, playing a strategic role in the party’s 2017 election preparations.
Life Beyond Politics
Despite his political engagements, Nyagudi largely kept a low profile in his later years, focusing on real estate and hospitality, where he made significant strides.
His passing leaves a gap in Kisumu’s political history, with many remembering him for his contributions to governance and economic development. May he rest in peace.
