Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged leaders to continue performing their oversight role and not be cowed over unresolved deaths.

 Sifuna who spoke during the requiem mass of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve decried increased cases of intimidations, especially to leaders who have been firm on their stand.

 “ We are mourning a man who had a stand. A leader who always questioned where wrong. His demise should not intimidate anyone, we need answers especially on the matters he questioned revolving Nairobi county government,’ he said.

 Embakasi East MP Babu called for the arrest of all suspects who have been linked to Munuve’s death.

 “We have heard names being mentioned, we want to see them arrested. If they are not we will tell the public who these people are,” he said.

 Munuve made 37 statements during his tenure before his sudden death last month.

This was revealed by Nairobi City County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ngondi who promised to ensure the programmes started by Munuve run smoothly as he would have wished.

Ngondi eulogised Munuve as an independent mind.

 “Munuve is one of the MCAs who had a voice of reason. He has left a mark.”

“ We are mourning a man who had a stand. A leader who always questioned where wrong. His demise should not intimidate anyone, we need answers especially on the matters he questioned revolving Nairobi county government,’ he said.

 Embakasi East MP Babu called for the arrest of all suspects who have been mentioned regarding his death.

“We have heard names being mentioned of  the people being connected to his death, we want to see them arrested . if they are not we will tell the public who these people are,” he said.

Munuve made a request of 37 statements during his tenure before his sudden death last month.

This was revealed by the Nairobi City County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ngondi who promised to ensure the programs started by Munuve run smoothly as he would have wished.

Ngondi eulogized Munuve as an independent mind who gave reason to believe in having a purposeful voice.

According to Ngondi, the late legislator had all the qualities of a good leader as he represented the people of Kariobangi North, overnighted the County Executive and played his legislative role well.

“Munuve demonstrated an independent mind and he is one of the MCAs who gave reason to believe in having a voice of reason as a person.

He has left a mark and it’s my request that we find a member who may fill his gap.

He asked for 37 statements and I know what MCAs understand what it takes to ask such questions. Before the statements get to the assembly, they’re factual.He had all the qualities of a legislator in terms of oversight, legislation and representation,” Ngondi stated.

“He impacted people’s lives and we all have reasons to talk about Munuve.To the people of Kariobangi, we shall come in to ensure the programs laid by Munuve run smoothly and the administrative issues that he had. We will ensure the office remains vibrant and active,” he added.

Ngondi appointed Dandora 4 MCA Daniel Oria to be the caretaker of the ward until elections shall be held after the seat will be declared vacant.

Speaking at the Service also, the family expressed hope of having closure soon as they are still waiting for the autopsy results of the Parts of his major organs and stomach fluids which were taken to the government Chemist for further analysis.

“We are a faithful family and we leave everything to God. There are some tests we are waiting for and once they are back we shall update,” his brother John Kimanzi stated.