National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has announced the death of Amani National Congress (ANC) nominated Member of Parliament (MP) Denar Joseph Hamisi, following a grisly road accident.
In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Wetang’ula said that Hamisi had passed away at about 7:00 am.
“It is with profound sorrow that I hereby notify the House and the entire Parliamentary fraternity of the untimely demise of Nominated Member, the late Hon. Denar Joseph Hamisi, MP, who passed on today, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at about 7:00 am,” the Speaker said.
“Denar was nominated to the National Assembly following the 2022 General Elections under the Amani National Congress (ANC) Party.”
Wetang’ula stated that until his untimely demise, Denar served the National Assembly with diligence and commitment as a Member of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture and the Select Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunities.
Born in 1969 in Kinango, Denar studied at Mombasa Baptist High School before pursuing further education at the United States International University.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management and a Master’s in International Business Administration.
He later obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi. Before joining Parliament, he held several senior roles in the public sector, including Director at the Coast Development Authority, Commissioner at the Electoral Commission of Kenya.
He was also the Director at the Kenya Airports Authority, Director at the Kenya National Accreditation Services, and held council positions at both the University of Nairobi and Moi University.
Denar was remembered for humility, dedication to duty, and service to the nation.
The Speaker conveyed condolences on behalf of MPs and staff of the National Assembly.
“As we come to terms with the passing on of our colleague, I have appointed Members to liaise with the family and coordinate a befitting send-off for the Late Denar. The team will be led by the Deputy Leader of the Majority Party, Owen Baya Yaa.”
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