“Lower Eastern Youth President” ‘Senator’ Ngula Mukunuu has issued a strong condemnation of individuals accused of exploiting the death of prominent Mbooni businessman Dennis Kasyoki Muendo, popularly known as Nzou for personal gain.
Speaking during the emotional burial ceremony held on Saturday at Itetani village in Mbooni Sub-County, Makueni County, Ngula accused certain individuals of creating fake WhatsApp groups under the pretense of collecting funds for funeral arrangements, only to misappropriate the money.
“When someone passes away, some people rush to create WhatsApp groups claiming to raise funds, only to use the money to start businesses in Nairobi or even buy cars,” Ngula stated.
Ngula did not mince words as he demanded accountability from those behind the fraudulent schemes. He singled out a group allegedly referred to as Tanga Tanga, directing them to surrender the money they collected to the bereaved family immediately.
“Let me be clear: all groups involved in the burial arrangements, except Commissioner Carol’s official group must hand over any money they collected. And to that group I’ve heard being called Tanga Tanga, before we leave this place, give that money to the family of the deceased,” he declared.
Ngula emphasized that the only legitimate group tasked with managing funeral contributions was led by Commissioner Carol. He warned the public to be wary of unofficial fundraising efforts, especially during sensitive moments of loss.
“Commissioner Carol’s group is the only one that handled Dennis Kasyoki’s burial arrangements legitimately. Any other group collecting money in his name is unauthorized and deceitful,” he added.
Dennis Kasyoki Muendo, affectionately known as Nzou, was a beloved entrepreneur and respected figure. He tragically lost his life in a fatal road accident on September 21, 2025, when a trailer overturned and crushed his double-cabin vehicle along Mombasa Road, near Greenpark Estate in Athi River, as he was driving home.
His sudden passing sent shockwaves across the Lower Eastern region, prompting a widespread outpouring of grief — and, unfortunately, opportunism by unscrupulous individuals.
Senator Ngula urged Kenyans to uphold the values of integrity and accountability during times of mourning, stressing that exploiting bereaved families erodes public trust in community-driven support systems.
“Taking advantage of grief for personal enrichment is not only immoral — it is a betrayal of our communal values,” he concluded.
