Deputy Governor's wife dies, week after her own mother passed on

Miriam Mwende 15:17 - 10 October 2020

Bungoma Deputy Governor Charles Ngome (white patterned shirt) during a past hospital visit

May she Rest In Peace

Bungoma Deputy Governor Professor Charles Ngome has lost his wife.

Ms Hellen Nangekhe died on Saturday under undisclosed circumstances.

Nangekhe's death comes just a week after her own mother, the Deputy Governor's mother-in-law, passed on.

Bungoma Deputy Governor Professor Charle Kababani Ngome

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Condolence Messages

Leaders from the Western region led by Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula took to social media to convey their condolence messages on Saturday.

Am deeply saddened to learn of the sadden passing on of Hellen Kibanani, Wife to Bungoma D/G prof Ngome. Hellen was a principled politician who stood no nonsense. I will always cherish her great and unqualified support. Pole prof & family.
— Rt.Hon.Dr.Moses Wetang'ula (@HonWetangula) October 10, 2020

I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of Hellen Nangekhe, wife to Bungoma County Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngome. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time of grief. My sincere condolences and may her soul Rest In Peace.
— HON. DR. ESELI (@HonEseli) October 10, 2020

CONDOLENCE TO PROF. NGOME & FAMILY.

It's with profound saddness that I have learnt the sudden demise of the late Hellen Nangekhe,dear wife to Bungoma County Deputy Governor Prof. Charles Ngome.

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends at large.#RestInPeaceHellen.
— Hon. Catherine Wambilianga-Mp. (@WambiliangaMp) October 10, 2020