Former powerful Kanu secretary general and political veteran Joseph Kamotho has died, his son has confirmed. His son did not give more details but it is believed Kamotho died at a South African hospital after battling with kidney failure and high blood pressure for a long time. The former Kanu strong man has been in and out of hospital a number of times. In 2013 he had planned to run for the Muranga senate seat but lost Kembi Gitura and was admitted at Nairobi hospital. Kamotho was in a semi-coma state for one month after collapsing in Muranga during a public rally. A family source then said Kamothos health deteriorated after he lost in his bid for Murang’a county Senate seat. “I can confirm to you that Mzee is sick and he is current in a Nairobi hospital where he has been admitted for the last one month,” said the source then. Kamotho has been in and out of hospital for the last few years. The former Education minister has kept off the limelight after the March 4 general election. He was spotted last at Nokras Hotel where his campaign team had assembled during the voting day. In September 2012 Kamotho collapsed during a charged political rally at Ihura stadium in Murang’a. The former minister fell ill after the crowd prevailed upon him to declare support for President Uhuru Kenyatta which declined. He collapsed at the dias and was supported by his support to come down from the dias. He was a strong supporter of former President Daniel Arap Moi.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 11:19:50 +0000
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