[South Mugirango parliamentary aspirant Ezekiel Okengo in a past event/. He died on Saturday moments after being cleared by IEBC. Photo/Twiiter.com]
Kanu's parliamenary aspirant for the South Mugirango Constituency seat has passed away while undergoing treatment in a Kisii hospital.
Mr Ezekiel Okengo died on Saturday morning at Tabaka Mission Hospital where he had been admitted in the last fortnight.
The deceased was vying for the seat a third time, having previously contested for the South Mugirango seat in 2013 on a Narc Kenya party ticket.
He made his maiden bid for the same seat in the 2010 by election.
The politicians' son Mr Buddy Moturi, confirmed his demise, saying the family is yet to receive an official medical report from the hospital.
"Our father has been ailing for almost a month. His death is a most devastating blow to our family," said Mr Moturi.
He would not however be drawn into discussing the exact details regarding his father's illness.
Kanu Fresh Kisii aspirants coordinator Mr Daniel Raburi confirmed that the late had filed nomination papers with the party.
"Ezekiel had expressed his intention to vie for the seat on our party ticket, and his passing is a sad moment for the party and the people of South Mugirango. His commitment to the party will be sorely missed," said Mr Raburi.
The late businessman was a probation officer in Kisii before joining active politics in 2010.
Residents have expressed their shock at his demise, with some terming it sudden.
"We always knew the late Ezekiel as a healthy and active individual. His death is a shock to all of us here at Etago Trading Centre," Mr Naftal Mauti, a South Mugirango resident said.