Date: july 2025

By Our Reporter – Embu Town

This evening, Hon. Gitonga Mukunji, MP for Manyatta Constituency, joined the family, friends, and traders of Embu Main Market in paying tribute to the late Silas Mbogo, a respected member of the Beba Beba team who served the market community with unmatched humility and dedication.

Silas Mbogo, who passed on earlier this week, was well-known among market vendors and shoppers for his tireless work in assisting with the transportation of goods. Whether rain or shine, Mbogo was always present — pushing carts, lifting loads, and offering help with a warm smile and quiet dignity.

“Mbogo was more than just a porter — he was a friend to many and a symbol of honest labor. He served with extreme humility and honour. His absence will be deeply felt,” said Hon. Mukunji during the condolence gathering.

A TRUE SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE

Silas Mbogo represented the countless informal workers who form the backbone of local commerce. His reliability, integrity, and work ethic earned him the respect of both traders and customers in the busy Embu Main Market.

Colleagues and friends described him as a gentle soul, hardworking, and always willing to go the extra mile — often staying late to assist others without expecting anything in return.

“He never raised his voice. He never failed to show up. Mbogo was a quiet hero of this market,” shared a fellow trader tearfully.

CONDOLENCES AND SUPPORT

Hon. Mukunji offered heartfelt condolences to Mbogo’s family, assuring them of the community’s support during this difficult time. He also encouraged the Embu Main Market traders to continue honoring Mbogo’s memory by working together in unity, discipline, and mutual respect.

“We have lost one of our own. As we mourn, let us celebrate the values Mbogo lived by — humility, service, and respect. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” said the MP.

The Embu Main Market community now mourns a humble worker whose service touched many lives in quiet but profound ways. Silas Mbogo may be gone, but his legacy of dignity in labor will live on.