Hon. Justus Murunga Makokha

 December, 1960 – 14th November, 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of the Honourable Makokha Justus Murunga (MP Matungu Constituency). Hon. Murunga passed on at St Mary’s Hospital in Matungu on Saturday, 14th November 2020.

Hon. Murunga previously  worked at Mumias Sugar Company and Philips Kenya, as an accountant. He also served at The Kenya Assemblies of God and later the Embakasi Ranching where his hard work and commitment saw him rise to the rank of a Director until 2017, when he was elected to Parliament to represent the people of Matungu Constituency, whom he served with commitment and diligence until his demise.

Son of the late Silas Makokha and Asha Kutekha of Matungu Constituency. Brother of the late Benson Nandwa, the late Florence Kweyu Reuben Makokha and Dorcas Lanya. He is survived by his wives Grace Masitsa Murunga and Christabel Amunga Murunga. Father of Evangeline Akinyi, Eugene Murunga, Pauline Murunga, Joyner Murunga, Eurelia Khamwalitsa, Verah Murunga, Doreen Wileta, Talia Murunga, Maricella Ebenezer and Sonia Murunga. A doting Grandfather of Bubbles Mbala, Tanisha Mwaisha, Marivella Mutheu and Alazina Neema. Father-in-law of Donald Mwachofi, Bruce Matte, Ronald Mutwiri, Festas Mwanzia and Naciline Kendi.

Family, friends and many others whose lives he touched are meeting daily at his home in Utawala, Nairobi for fellowship and burial arrangements.

A requiem mass will be held on Thursday, 3rd December, 2020 at ACK St. Stephen, Jogoo Road from 2.00pm. There will be a memorial service on Friday, 4th December 2020 at his residence in Makunda, Matungu Constituency at 10am.

The burial will take place on Saturday, 5th December, 2020 at his home in Makunda Village, Matungu Constituency.

The family of the late Hon. Justus Makokha Murunga wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to The Government of Kenya and in particular, the Parliamentary Service Commission for the support accorded to the family during this difficult period.

‘Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal’