Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi's Wife Dies Shortly After Being Rushed To Hospital

• Changamwe Member of Parliament Omar Mwinyi's wife, Rukiya Khatib, was rushed to Pandya Memorial Hospital at night
• She died while receiving treatment at the private level 4 facility, and her body was taken to her home in preparation for her burial
• Family and friends have eulogised Khatib to be kind, generous and also a very loving mother

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Mombasa - Changamwe Member of Parliament Omar Mwinyi is mourning the sudden demise of his wife, Rukiya Khatib.

Rukiya reportedly fell ill on Monday, January 8, at night and was rushed to Pandya Memorial Hospital.

However, she was overwhelmed and died while receiving treatment at the private level 4 healthcare facility.

A report by Citizen Digital disclosed that her body was taken to her home in Portreitz, where the family is preparing to lay her to rest.

The MP's personal assistant, Ibrahim Kilai, revealed Rukiya will be buried in the Mwingo area after the 1pm prayers.

Rukiya will be remembered as a strong, kind-hearted woman who stood by her husband during the 2022 campaigns.

Kenyans mourn Rukiya

The Orange Democratic Party (ODM) led Kenyans in sending their condolence messages to Mwinyi at this challenging moment for his family.

"Pole sana Hon. Omar Mwinyi - MP for Changamwe for the loss of your beloved wife Mama Rikiya Khatib Ali. We commiserate with you and your family at this very difficult moment of grief and pray to Allah SWT to grant you peace during this trying times," read the message.

TUKO.co.ke highlighted some of the tributes below;

Richard Mwasingo:

"I offer my deepest condolences to Changamwe MP Hon Omar Mwinyi on the loss of his Beloved Wife Bi Rukiya Khatib Ali, May Allah grant her a peaceful resting place and give Muheshimiwa Mwinyi strength during this difficult time."

Nabeel Khamis:

"Pole sana Mheshimiwa Hon. Omar Mwinyi kwa kuondokewa na Mke wako kipenzi Mama Rukiya Khatib Mungu amweke mahali pema penye wema na Mwenyezi Mungu aipe subra Familia katika wakati mgumu kama huu…Marehemu ataswaliwa adhuhuri Mwingo Changamwe…Inna lilahi wainna ileyhi rajiuun ."

@CarolyneBushur1:

"My heartfelt condolences to my mp. May her soul rest in peace."

@IssackMaalimAl1:

"Inalilahi waina ilehi rajiun May Almighty Allah grant her Janatul Firdaws and give Patience to the family."

@BenKimbwereza:

"Makiwa. Mungu awafariji na kuwatia nguvu wakati huu mgumu wa msiba huu mheshimiwa Omar Mwinyi mbunge wangu wa Changamwe."

Elijah Memusi's wife dies

In another tragic incident, Kajiado Central MP Elijah Memusi's wife, Stellah, perished in a tragic road accident in Isinya, Kajiado East.

The accident involved a private car that was coming from Nairobi with a stationary lorry on the road.

Stellah had reportedly dropped her children at school after the end of the mid-term break and was on her way back home.