Kenya’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Wilfred Machage has died.
It was gathered that the diplomat collapsed in the presence of his wife in his Abuja residence on Saturday and was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kenya confirmed the incident and expressed sadness over Machage’s death.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets to announce the sudden death of Hon Dr. Ambassador Wilfred Machage, Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria, which occurred today.
“Ambassador Machage collapsed at home and was pronounced dead at [the] hospital shortly thereafter at around 12.30pm this afternoon in Abuja, Nigeria. His wife was with him when this unfortunate incident happened,” the statement read.
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Machage’s twin brother, who is a former Kenya Ambassador to Russia, said he lost his best friend and confidant.
Machage was appointed as High Commissioner to Nigeria in January 2018, having previously served in the House of Parliament and Senate.
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