Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has led a delegation of party officials to visit former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following the death of his elder sister, Eunice Nyangari Gachagua.
The visit brought together leaders from different political backgrounds, demonstrating solidarity with the bereaved family beyond political differences.
In a statement following the visit, Jubilee Party said the delegation had deliberately put politics aside to share in the family's grief.
The party emphasised that moments of bereavement should bring people together regardless of their political affiliations or differences.
"Some moments call for politics to step aside, because grief belongs to the human heart, not to any party," the statement read.
The delegation described the visit as an expression of humanity and solidarity with fellow Kenyans experiencing the loss of a loved one.
"We came as fellow Kenyans who know that when one family is bereaved, we all sit down together in the mourning," the party added.
The statement also highlighted the important role Eunice played within the Gachagua family throughout her lifetime.
According to the party, Eunice was the firstborn daughter of the late Mzee Nahashon Gachagua Reriani and the late Mama Martha Kirigo Gachagua.
She was also described as a mother figure to her siblings, having played an important role in supporting and guiding members of the family.
Her death has therefore left a significant gap among her relatives, particularly her children and grandchildren.
The Jubilee leadership extended its condolences to her children, Waithera and Murimi, alongside her grandchildren and other members of the extended family.
The party prayed that God would grant the bereaved family strength, comfort and peace as they come to terms with the loss.
It also paid tribute to the deceased, wishing her eternal rest.
"May her soul rest in eternal peace," the statement concluded.
Several politicians have continued sending condolence messages, while others have personally visited the former Deputy President's residence.
The visits have brought together politicians who often occupy different sides of Kenya's political landscape.
The latest engagement also highlights the importance of personal relationships and compassion during difficult moments, regardless of political competition.
As the family continues mourning Eunice, messages of sympathy and solidarity continue coming from across the country's political leadership.
The Jubilee delegation maintained that supporting a grieving family should take precedence over political differences during such painful moments.
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