Kajiado MCA Simon Mumeita Saitoti dies at 42

Kajiado’s Deputy Minority Whip and Purko Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA), Simon Mumeita Saitoti, has passed away.

Kajiado County Assembly Speaker Justus Ngossor confirmed the news, stating that Saitoti died on Tuesday evening at Karen Hospital in Nairobi, where he had been undergoing treatment.

According to the Speaker, the first-term MCA was admitted to the hospital on February 26, 2025, for a scheduled surgery. While the nature of his ailment was not disclosed, he remained in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) following the procedure until his passing.

“The County Assembly fraternity has lost a gallant soldier, a leader, a friend, and a colleague,” Ngossor said, adding that the assembly would take the lead in organizing his interment.

Saitoti, 42, was elected to the 3rd County Assembly on a Wiper Party ticket and was an active member of several County Assembly committees. These included the House Business Committee, the Roads, Transport, Public Works and Energy Committee, the Trade, Investments and Enterprise Development Committee, and the Rules and Procedures Committee.

Leaders from across the county expressed their condolences, mourning the MCA as a committed and humble leader.

Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku described Saitoti’s death as a significant loss to the county’s political landscape.

“We mourn a man who exemplified humility and service leadership, from his days in the disciplined forces to his tenure as an elected leader. He was a voice of reason and always advocated for diplomacy in resolving county matters,” Governor Lenku stated.

Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho also paid tribute, calling Saitoti a disciplined and exceptional leader.

Kajiado Central Member of Parliament Memusi Kanchori noted that the late MCA was a young leader with great potential, while Nominated Senator Peris Tobiko praised him as a vibrant politician who quickly understood the needs of his constituents and pursued their interests with passion.

The county assembly and local leaders are expected to provide more details on burial arrangements in the coming days.