Hon. Violet Makhanu, the Member of the County Assembly for Mihuu Ward, broke down on social media on Friday, October 9, 2026, mourning the death of her daughter, Grace Nelima Wangila.
The elected leader turned to Facebook to share the devastating news, expressing her grief in a raw and deeply personal post that quickly drew attention from colleagues and constituents alike.
“Grace, why now? My daughter, my blood, why have you left me so soon?” the MCA wrote, capturing the sudden and profound pain of a parent confronting the unimaginable loss of a child.
Fellow leaders and community members console MCA
The words, simple yet devastating, struck a chord across social media, where the post was widely shared and commented on by those who know the MCA both personally and in her public role.
Fellow leaders and community members were quick to rally around the bereaved mother.
Wanyonyi Pepela and Duncan Sifuna were among those who took to their own Facebook pages to publicly mourn alongside the legislator, offering their sympathies and tributes to the family.
Well-wishers send prayers, condolences to Makhanu family
The outpouring of support underlined the deep regard many hold for Hon. Makhanu, who has served the Mihuu Ward community in her representative capacity.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding Grace Nelima Wangila’s passing have been publicly disclosed by the family at this time.
The MCA’s post has since drawn hundreds of reactions from residents, political peers and well-wishers sending their prayers and condolences to the Makhanu family during this profoundly difficult period.
