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Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama dies aged 74
Friday December 18 2020
His family said that he had breathing problems after his lungs collapsed.
Governor Nyagarama had been leading campaigns aimed at curbing the virus in his county, urging residents to follow guidelines issued by the government through the Health ministry.
Nyamira Deputy Governor Amos Nyaribo contracted Covid-19 at the beginning of November and was treated at various hospitals in Nairobi for three weeks.
Nyamira Governor John Obiero Nyagarama, 74, died early Friday at the Nairobi Hospital intensive care unit (ICU), where he had been admitted for more than a month.
Reports indicated that the governor suffered Covid-19 complications. His family said that he had breathing problems after his lungs collapsed.
Nyamira Governor Nyagarama Succumbs To Covid-19
Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama has died at the Nairobi Hospital due to Covid-19 complications.
Nyangarama was put on life support on Sunday night and his family was called in on Monday after his condition deteriorated.
Nyangarama, 74, was taken to the hospital three weeks ago when he tested positive for coronavirus.
He was immediately admitted to the Covid-19 ICU “as he required a lot of oxygen”.
“He was a patient on increased oxygen demand. He stayed in the Covid-19 ICU under the care of doctors and nurses who are dealing with the coronavirus cases,” a source familiar with the governor’s treatment said.
Nyamira Governor Nyagarama Dies of COVID-19
Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama died Friday morning, becoming the latest high profile Kenyan to succumb to Covid complications.
Nyagarama died at Nairobi Hospital ICU, where he had been admitted for more than 3 weeks. His family said that he had breathing problems after his lungs collapsed.
The politician was 74 years old, part of the worst hit demographic by the global pandemic.
Nyagarama was thought to be improving and doctors even recommended to have him moved from the Covid ICU to the normal ICU. But things worsened on Sunday forcing doctors to put him on life support. His family was informed of his deteriorating condition and called in on Monday.
Nyagarama Life and Times - From Teacher to Governor
File photo of Late Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama.
Leaders from across the country led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang i have lauded the late governor as a visionary and brave leader. Devastated by the news of the death of my Governor John Nyangarama. He was a gentle and kind soul. A real mzee and elder in the community who defended the rights of his people. My condolences to his family and the people of Nyamira County, Matiang i eulogised.
File photo of Late Nyamira Governor John Nyagarama during a past address.