Ol Kalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, a three‑term legislator who represented the Ol Kalou constituency in Nyandarua County, has died while receiving medical treatment.

The National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula, confirmed that the lawmaker passed away early on Sunday morning at a Nairobi hospital, ending a parliamentary career that spanned more than a decade.

Kiaraho’s death comes as a shock to colleagues in Parliament and leaders across the political divide, many of whom have paid tribute to his service and commitment to his constituents.

Wetangula described the loss as profound and announced plans to form a team to support funeral arrangements, underscoring the respect the MP commanded among his peers.

“Kiaraho served the National Assembly with diligence and commitment as a Member of the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure and the Procedure and House Rules Committee,” Wetangula stated.

Born and raised in central Kenya, Kiaraho first entered elective politics in 2013, winning the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat on a Jubilee Party ticket.

He successfully defended his seat in both the 2017 and 2022 general elections, becoming one of the county’s longest‑serving MPs.

During his time in the National Assembly, he was known for his focus on infrastructure and constituency development, particularly through oversight of National Government Constituencies Development Fund projects such as school building programs, road works and bursary allocations.

In Parliament, he served on key committees, including the Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure and the Committee on Procedure and House Rules, where he helped shape deliberations on legislative processes and national infrastructure policy.

His colleagues remember him as a steady presence who worked behind the scenes to ensure procedural efficiency.

Away from the legislature, Kiaraho had a background in architecture, a profession he practised before entering politics.

His transition from professional practice to public service reflected his long‑standing interest in development and planning.

Kiaraho is survived by his wife, Jackie, known for her leadership among MPs’ spouses, and their family, who have asked for privacy as they mourn their loss.