Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker, Alex Ole Magelo is dead

Dorothy Michieka 13:06 - 08 May 2021

Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker, Alex Ole Magelo is dead.

Magelo died at Nairobi Hospital Friday night

Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker, Alex Ole Magelo is dead.

Magelo’s death was announced by Kajiado Governor, Joseph Ole Lenku who confirmed that Magelo died at Nairobi Hospital, Friday night, following a short illness.

Magelo had been ill for some weeks and had been placed in ICU.

The Maa Nation and the Country at large;
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of one of our greatest sons and warriors of our community: ALEX OLE MAGELO after a short illness.

The late Magelo died at Nairobi Hospital where he has been admitted for some weeks now. pic.twitter.com/1T3WulUV1G
— Gov. Joseph Ole Lenku EGH (@joelenku) May 8, 2021

Narok senator Ledama Ole Kina mourned Magelo as a true friend and a son of the Maa Nation.

Today is a sad day for us! I am sadden by the departure of a true friend and a son of the Maa Nation Speaker Alex Ole Magelo. Rest well with the Angels say hi to Saitoti, Ntimama and Joh Keen for us! pic.twitter.com/aVrCw2mi4l
— Sen. Ledama Olekina (@ledamalekina) May 8, 2021

Magelo served as the Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly, from 2013 to 2017.

He later withdrew his bid and was succeeded by ousted Nairobi County Assembly speaker Beatrice Elachi. He had shown his support for the current speaker Benson Mutura.

Magelo was also a Former AFC Leopards boss.

ODM Party leader, Raila Odinga, was among other political leaders sent their condolences to the deceased family.

In Alex Ole Magelo, the Maa have lost a strong and fearless leader who stood up for them without apologies. I have lost a steadfast and reliable friend.

Kenya has lost a patriot, a great football enthusiast and official.

May God comfort Magelo’s family and the Maa nation. pic.twitter.com/MSpeS96l6T
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) May 8, 2021

Former Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Alex Ole Magelo is dead. Ole Magelo passed away last night, Friday 7th. May, 2021 at 10.10 pm.

My sincere condolences to Lucy Kahia Muthoni Ole Magelo, the children and extended family and friends.

Rest in Peace, Godfather. #RIPMagelo pic.twitter.com/EDqUEGa07o
— Esther Muthoni Passaris (@EstherPassaris) May 8, 2021

With profound sadness that I have received the unpleasant news of the death of Honourable Alex Ole Magelo. By his death we have lost a dedicated luminary leader of our generation. pic.twitter.com/mXj9kb4t60
— Samuel Tunai, EGH. (@SamuelTunai) May 8, 2021