Kenya Kwanza Alliance’s nominated Member of Parliament, Denar Joseph Hamisi, has died at the age of 56.
The announcement came on Saturday morning through an official communication from the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang'ula.
Wetang’ula informed members that Hamisi passed away at about seven in the morning, noting that the loss had struck the House with deep sadness.
He conveyed condolences to the family, colleagues, and all who had known the late legislator, describing him as a dedicated public servant whose steady manner and quiet resolve earned him respect across the political divide.
Hamisi entered Parliament through the Amani National Congress after the 2022 General Election.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who once led ANC, said the late MP had built a reputation for principle and reliability.
Mudavadi noted that Hamisi held firm views, yet worked with a calm and unifying approach that often brought differing groups to a shared position.
During his time in the National Assembly, Hamisi served on the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture and the Select Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunities.
Colleagues in both committees regarded him as steady, methodical, and attentive to detail, especially on matters touching on equity and community welfare.
Born in 1969 in Kinango, Kwale County, Hamisi attended Mombasa Baptist High School between 1984 and 1989, where he completed both the KCE and KACE examinations.
He later advanced his education at United States International University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management in 2000 and a Master’s in International Business Administration in 2002. He went on to study law at the University of Nairobi, completing his Bachelor of Laws degree in 2006.
Hamisi worked widely before entering Parliament. In public service, he served as Director of the Coast Development Authority from 2007 to 2010 and as a Commissioner at the former Electoral Commission of Kenya between 2007 and 2008.
He later joined the Kenya Airports Authority, where he served as a director from 2009 to 2012. His career also included roles in the private sector, where he built experience in management and policy work.
His death brings an abrupt end to a long and varied public career marked by measured leadership and steady commitment to duty.
