Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i announced that Samson Matoke Nyagaka, the party’s chairman for Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, died in a road accident in Ngata, Nakuru County.

Matiang'i described Nyagaka as a dedicated public servant and lawyer who had previously served as the Member of County Assembly for Nyamasibi Ward from 2013 to 2017.

He highlighted Nyagaka’s legal career, his leadership within the Jubilee Party, and his role as an elder at Upper Ngata SDA Church and legal counsel for the Central Rift Valley Conference.

Matiang'i extended heartfelt condolences to Nyagaka’s family, friends, colleagues and the wider Jubilee fraternity, wishing them strength and comfort during the difficult period.

Former Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu also sent a condolence message, noting Nyagaka’s status as a distinguished High Court advocate and a committed servant of the people.

Machogu praised Nyagaka’s contributions to public service, the legal profession, politics and the church, describing his legacy as enduring.

He further characterised Nyagaka as a selfless and brilliant legal mind who rendered services to Kenyans from all walks of life.

The statements were released on Friday, 23 October 2026, and were reported by Uzalendo News.