Former Kwale County Woman Representative Zeinab Chidzuga is dead.

Chidzuga who served as Kwale Woman representative from 2013 to 2017 died on Thursday, while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital.

She is the mother to former KTN and K24 news anchor.

President Uhuru Kenyatta  has led other leaders in mourning the former legislator.

In his condolence message, Kenyatta eulogised Chidzuga as a women’s rights champion.

“I have received the sad news of the passing away of Hon Zainab Chidzuga with a heavy heart. The ugly hand of death has robbed our country of a highly influential grassroots mobiliser and leader who was a role model to many women." said Kenyatta.

Adding "“Mama Zainab Chidzuga was a passionate advocate of women empowerment whose many achievements as an activist, legislator and mentor will continue shaping the gender agenda in our country for generations,” 

On his part deputy President William Ruto described her as a selfless and and visionary leader.

"We have lost a selfless and visionary leader who served the people of Kwale with dedication. Mheshimiwa Zainab Chidzuga was progressive, steadfast and focussed. We will remember her as a champion of women empowerment." Ruto mourned.

"Clouds of sadness hang over the coast as we mourn the passing on of our beloved sister Hon. Zainab Chidzuga the former Kwale County Women Representative. She was a true champion who always stood up to improve the lives of the people of Kwale." said Mombasa governor Hassan Joho.