Former High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava dies
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According to family members, Mutava collapsed at their rural home in Kithasyu and was rushed to Makindu Subcounty Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Mutava is said to have attended a burial on Friday in the neighborhood and exhibited no signs of illness.
His body has been moved to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi.
Several leaders, including Wiper Patriotic Front leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, sent condolence messages.
Kalonzo eulogised Mutava as a man who served with honour and quiet distinction.
Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama described Mutava as a long-time family friend.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my long-time family friend, Former High Court Judge Justice Joseph Mbalu Mutava,” Muthama said.
Justice Mutava was the husband of Kibwezi East MP Jessica Nduku Mbalu.
Mutava was appointed a High Court judge in 2011 and served at the Milimani Commercial Courts before his removal from the Judiciary in 2016.
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