President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and relatives of former Kwale County MP Zainab Kalekye Chidzuga.
Chidzuga, an ardent supporter of the Jubilee administration and a former long serving official of Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO), passed away on today.
In his message of comfort, the President eulogised Chidzuga as a steadfast leader and astute grassroots mobilizer who helped uplift the welfare of women in Kwale County and across the country through her many initiatives.
“I have received the sad news of the passing away of Zainab Chidzuga with a heavy heart. The ugly hand of death has robbed our country of a highly influential grassroots mobiliser and leader who was a role model to many women.
“Mama Zainab Chidzuga was a passionate advocate of women empowerment whose many achievements as an activist, legislator and mentor will continue shaping the gender agenda in our country for generations,” the President mourned.
The President wished the family of the departed leader God’s fortitude and comfort as they mourn their departed matriarch.
Deputy President William Ruto also mourned the deceased as a visionary leader who served the people of Kwale County with dedication.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna also condoled with the family and friends of Zainab.
“My condolences to the family and friends of mama Zainab Chidzuga, former Kwale County Woman Representative. Poleni sana. Innalillahi waina ilayhi rajiun,” he condoled.
Until her death, Zainab had been serving as a board member at the National Oil Corporation parastatal.
The former woman rep had been appointed to the position by the President in June 2018.
Before joining politics, Zainab was the Coast Province treasurer for MYWO for more than two decades.
She also served as the chairperson, MYWO Kwale District and she drew inspiration from international women politicians like Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton and Sirleaf Johnson to join politics.
