- Former CS Aisha Jumwa has lost her mother.
- She passed away on Sunday afternoon at her home in Takaungu, Kilifi County.
- The cause of death has not been disclosed.
- Leaders and residents in Kilifi have sent condolences to the family.
The family of former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa is in mourning following the death of her mother, Sidi Kazungu.
She passed away at around 4 pm at her home in Takaungu village, Kilifi County. The family has not shared details about the cause of death.
Aisha Jumwa was born in Takaungu in 1975 and grew up in a large polygamous family. Her mother, Sidi Kazungu, and father, Karisa Katana, raised many children.
Takaungu is a quiet fishing village along the Indian Ocean. Jumwa has often spoken about the area, saying her upbringing there shaped her values and resilience.
Jumwa joined politics at a young age. She was elected councillor for Takaungu Ward in 1997.
She later rose to become Kilifi County Woman Representative and then Malindi MP. President William Ruto appointed her Cabinet Secretary for Public Service before moving her to the Gender docket.
In July 2024, she was dropped from the Cabinet during a reshuffle. Recently, the President appointed her chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board.
Family members, friends, and residents have gathered in Takaungu as burial preparations begin.
Kilifi County leaders and residents have sent messages of condolence, remembering Jumwa’s work on women’s empowerment and community development. Her foundation continues to support girls and young mothers in the region.
Takaungu village remains calm as the community rallies around the family. Residents say the family is well-known and respected in the area.
Jumwa has three children and keeps her family life private. The family has asked for privacy as they mourn.
Burial arrangements will be communicated later as the family continues to grieve the loss of a mother who raised one of Kenya’s most prominent coastal leaders.
