A police officer has been confirmed dead after collapsing shortly after taking part in the Madaraka Day parade at Wajir Stadium.
The deceased, was reportedly attached to the Wajir command and had just completed the march-past when he suddenly went down at around 9:05am.
The news of the passing of Moyo was confirmed by Kwale County Woman Representative Fatuma Masito.
“It is with great sadness, on behalf of myself, my family, and all the people of Kwale County, that I receive with sadness the news of the death of the late Hassan Juma Moyo, a police officer who dedicated himself to serving our nation until his last breath when he suddenly passed away while on duty during the national Madaraka Day celebrations at Wajir Stadium,” Fatuma stated.
A Police Officer dies during the Madaraka Day celebrations at Wajir
“We send our deepest condolences to his family, relatives, friends, colleagues, and all residents of the Golini Lake area, who have lost their beloved and highly respected son”, she added.
According to reports, Moto had initially been rushed to Wajir County Referral Hospital, where medical staff attempted to resuscitate him.
Despite their efforts, doctors pronounced Hassan dead at around 10am, less than an hour after he collapsed on the parade ground.
Further reports indicate that the cause of death was Myocardial Infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, which struck him without warning.
