MP Beatrice Elachi recounts son’s final days
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has called on parents raising Gen Z children to remain strong and stay aware of their whereabouts at all times.
Speaking during a memorial service at Holy Trinity Church in Kileleshwa on Friday, March 28, Elachi recounted the tragic events that led to the death of her son, Elvis Murakana.
She revealed that on the night of the accident, Elvis had been in bed when he received a call from a friend asking for help.
Without hesitation, he got up and rushed to assist.
“These children we are raising want to do things their way. They will only tell you when there is a problem to solve. They will bail each other out, and that’s exactly what Elvis did. He was already in bed by 10:30 p.m., but he got up to run an errand for a friend,” she said.
While rushing back home, Elvis was involved in a fatal accident.
His car suffered a tyre burst, and he instinctively applied the emergency brakes—an action that led to the vehicle skidding out of control.
“They don’t know that when you get a tyre burst while driving, never hit the emergency brakes. The car will skid, and you will find yourself in a crisis. You should hold onto the steering wheel and pray it comes to a stop,” she explained.
Tragically, the impact of the accident caused a severe head injury, with his brain shifting from its lobe.
Despite receiving the best medical care, Ms Elachi said she instinctively knew her son would not survive.
“We prayed for him in every way possible, but on Saturday, I looked at Elvis and knew he was gone. I didn’t even tell the doctors but I just knew. What remained was the artificial support from the doctors. They told me the medicine would hold his kidney and heart for a while, but once they started weaning him off, he slowly drifted away,” she said.
Ms Elachi expressed gratitude to all who stood by her during this difficult time, including fellow politicians.
She urged them to remain united, reminding them that in their line of work, true friends are rare.
“Remember, you have no real friends; be pals to each other and stand together, just as you stood with me. I know I am indebted to stand with you in return,” she said.
She also encouraged parents to pray for their children and themselves, acknowledging the challenges that come with leadership.
Elachi also addressed the backlash she faced on social media following her son’s passing.
“The work we do is difficult, but God in Heaven knows our struggles. Serve the people diligently, do your best, and go your way,” she advised.
Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit condemned Kenyans who celebrated her misfortune, calling for empathy in times of grief.
“I think there is underlying anger manifested in our people on social media and that is why we see some celebrating when a life is lost. It is very unfortunate that people are no longer sensitive. We need to look deep into ourselves and why people are angry.”
The memorial service was attended by notable political figures, including Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro, Woman Representative Esther Passaris, Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, Sabina Chege, Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi, Senator Edwin Sifuna, Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda, former MP Mary Wambui, and Karen Nyamu, among others.
Speaking on behalf of the ODM Party, Senator Sifuna urged Kenyans to show humanity when critiquing leadttttters.
“I pray that when you criticise leaders, you leave their families out of it. It breaks our hearts when our loved ones are dragged into political attacks. Please don’t forget your humanity,” he pleaded.
The theme colour of the memorial service was a shade of blue, which MP Osoro explained symbolized calmness.
Elvis was set to graduate in June 2025 with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing, from Africa Nazarene University.
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