Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga’s daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana.
President William Ruto has sent his condolences to Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana and his wife, Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, following the death of their daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana.
Amal, 8, died on Sunday while undergoing treatment at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Muthaiga, Nairobi.
In a condolence message, Ruto described the death of the young girl as an immense loss to the family, saying the loss of a child was a sorrow beyond measure.
“My heartfelt condolences to Senator Danson Mungatana and your dear wife, Mwanaisha Chidzuga, following the untimely passing of your beloved daughter, Amal Mghoi,” Ruto said.
“The loss of a child is a sorrow beyond measure. At this profoundly difficult moment, I join your family, friends and all who knew and loved Amal in mourning a young life taken far too soon,” he added.
The President prayed for strength, comfort and peace for the bereaved family as they come to terms with the loss.
“May God grant you and your family strength, comfort and peace, and may Amal’s soul rest in eternal peace,” Ruto said.
According to the family, Amal had struggled with her health since birth and received treatment both in Kenya and abroad.
The family said they were grateful for the joy, love and smiles she brought whenever she was well.
“The family is gathered at their home in Ngao Village, Tana River County, as funeral arrangements continue,” the family said.
Amal will be buried on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Ngao Village.
“We loved her but God loved her more,” the family said.
