Taita Taveta, Kenya – October 29, 2026 – Nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Margaret Kawuki, representing the Jubilee Party in Taita Taveta County, has died while undergoing treatment in Mombasa.
Kawuki was serving her first term in the Taita Taveta County Assembly after being nominated on the Jubilee Party ticket following the 2022 General Election. She chaired the Committee on Gender and Culture and served on several other assembly committees. Before joining the assembly, she sat on the Taita Taveta County Education Fund board and the county tourism board. Kenyans
Jubilee Party Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta confirmed her death in a statement on Thursday, describing her as more than a dedicated party member. “She was a committed public servant, a champion of democracy, equality and the rights of women, and a courageous voice for those who often go unheard,” Kenta said. He added that her journey was “cut tragically short” and that her contribution to the people of Taita Taveta would not be forgotten. The-star
The Speaker of the Taita Taveta County Assembly, Wisdom K. Mwamburi, also announced her passing and conveyed condolences on behalf of the assembly. In his statement, he noted that until her death Kawuki had served as Chairperson of the Committee on Gender and Culture and as a member of several other committees, earning recognition for her dedication and warmth among colleagues. Hivileo
Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime extended his deepest condolences to her family, relatives, fellow MCAs, and county assembly staff, describing her as a dedicated, humble, and committed servant of the people. Voi MP Chome Abdi similarly paid tribute, highlighting her hard work and experience in public service and business. Peopledaily
Reports indicate Kawuki died while receiving treatment at Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa, though official statements have not detailed the cause of death, her age, or funeral arrangements. Details surrounding the circumstances remain limited as of Thursday afternoon. Hivileo
Her death has drawn tributes from across the county and the Jubilee Party, with leaders remembering her service to gender issues, culture, education, and tourism in Taita Taveta.