United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Member of Parliament for Kitui East, Hon. Nimrod Mbai, is mourning the untimely death of his mother, Dorcas Kanini Mbai, who perished in a tragic road accident on Sunday evening.
The fatal crash occurred at Kithimani along the busy Thika-Garissa Highway in Machakos County.
Details surrounding the accident remain unclear, and authorities have since launched an investigation to establish the exact cause of the crash.
The MP confirmed the devastating news in an emotional public statement, expressing the deep grief his family is experiencing.
“With a heavy heart, I share the heartbreaking news that I have lost my beloved mother, Dorcas Kanini Mbai, in a tragic road accident at Kithimani along the Nairobi-Garissa Highway in Machakos County,” said the legislator.
“God, who gives, has taken away. Rest in peace, Mama. You were loved beyond words and will be deeply missed. May your soul find eternal peace. Go well, my dear Mum.”
It is yet to be confirmed whether the late Dorcas Mbai was traveling alone or accompanied by others at the time of the accident.
The news has sparked a wave of condolences from leaders and fellow lawmakers across the political divide.
Among them is Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya, who described the late Dorcas as a woman of strength and dignity.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Dorcas Mbithuka, mother to Hon. Nimrod Mbai.
I take this moment to convey my utmost condolences to her family and the entire people of Kitui East,” Kawaya said in a condolence message.
Burial arrangements are currently underway, with the family expected to release funeral details in the coming days.
This tragedy comes just a year after Hon. Mbai and his wife mourned the passing of his father-in-law in July 2024.
At the time, the MP shared a heartfelt tribute, reflecting the close-knit nature of his family and the deep emotional impact of their loss.
“My heart feels for you, the Love of My Life. I have never seen you this low for the over 20 years we have been together,” Mbai wrote then.
“I know how much your father loved you and how close you were to him. I know I can’t become your father, but I will try to be your dad for all my days below the heavens.”
As the family grapples with another profound loss, messages of support continue to pour in from across the nation, with many praising the late Dorcas Mbai for her humility, grace, and enduring spirit.
