MCA Daniel Sitati Makhandia of Khasoko ward in Bumula, Bungoma county, is dead.
Makhandia died in a Kisumu hospital on Monday evening where he had been taken for specialised treatment.
His brother, Edward Makhandia, said the civic leader died after battling lung problems and diabetes for a long time.
He was previously receiving treatment in the ICU at LifeCare Hospitals Bungoma before he was referred to Kisumu.
Makhandia was serving his first term in the assembly.
Bungoma county assembly speaker Emmanuel Situma said Makhandia was committed to his work and always put the interests of his people first.
"His contributions both on the floor of the county assembly and the committees where he served will be part of the valuable records that future generations can learn from. Until his demise Makhandia was vice chairman in the committee of labour and social welfare," he said.
Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang'ula eulogised Makhandia as an astute leader who served his people with dedication.
The Ford Kenya leader posted on Twitter that they have lost an industrious politician who never shied from speaking the truth.
"It's a sad day for our county Bungoma. We have lost our Khasoko MCA Sitati Makhandia. He was an amiable, principled, hardworking and selfless leader who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of our people. Death is a bad reaper. RIP my brother," Wetang'ula wrote.
Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka described the deceased as a great leader who served his people very well and was passionate about his oversight work.
"He was a courageous leader who never shied away from telling the truth. As a county and family we have lost a dedicated person," he wrote.
Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati eulogised the MCA as a selfless and hardworking leader.
"I join the people of Khasoko ward in mourning the passing on of their MCA. Bungoma county has indeed lost a brilliant son, an astute entrepreneur and a committed leader," the county chief said.
"My thought, prayers and goodwill are with his family and friends during this period of immense loss."
Ndivisi MCA Martin Wanyonyi said Makhandia was a good leader who always had a stand and was never swayed.
"We have lost a great leader and a person who stood for the truth," he said.
Bungoma county assembly majority leader Joseph Nyongesa described the MCA as a team leader.
"He could not be bribed or swayed by any force, he was an astute leader," he said.
Burial plans will be communicated later.
Edited by A.N
