The Kenyan Ambassador to Nigeria, Wilfred Machage has died.
The ministry of Foreign Affairs which confirmed the Ambassador’s death in a statement on Saturday said he collapsed in his house and was confirmed dead in the hospital in Abuja by 12:30 pm.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets to announce the sudden death of Hon Dr. Ambassador Wilfred Machage, Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria and accredited to 12 other countries in Central and Western Africa which occurred today.
“Ambassador Machage collapsed at home and was pronounced dead at hospital shortly thereafter at around 12.30pm this afternoon in Abuja, Nigeria.
His wife was with him when this unfortunate incident happened.
Confirming the passing of Amb. Machage, the Principal Secretary Ambassador
Macharia Kamau said the Ministry, and the country had lost a dedicated and committed leader.” The statement read
Reports quoted the twin brother of the deceased, Sospeter Magita, a former Kenya Ambassador to Russia as having told journalists that the ambassador l collapsed and died at his home after taking lunch.