The Chairperson of the Pamoja African Alliance Party (PAA) national election board Edward Mwachinga is dead.

According to reports, Mwachinga, collapsed and died at his home in Nairobi on Tuesday night, June 14, 2022.

Mwachinga, a lawyer by profession, from Kilifi county was recently appointed to the Kenya Kwanza Alliance's National Economic Taskforce by Deputy President William Ruto.

Kilifi governor Amason Kingi, who is also the PAA party leader, eulogized Mwachinga as diligent and dedicated person who advocated for inclusion of the Coast people at the national level.

"It goes without saying that as a County, and as a party, we have indeed lost a strong-willed scholar who gave everything when it came to empowering the lives of the Coastal people. May God rest his soul in peace." said Kingi.

On his part Mombasa deputy governor William Kingi described him as a brother and adviser.

"Mwachinga was always on hand to advise me on a wide range of issues. He took me with him like a brother introducing me to many. The PAA fraternity has also lost a dependable NEB Chairman who worked tirelessly for the nascent party.. Mwachinga you left us too soon." said Kingi.

The late Mwachinga was the guest of honour when Kingi who is eyeing the Mombasa governor seat unveiled his running mate and manifesto last month.

In his condolence message, hotelier Mohammed Hersi said Kilifi has lost one of its finest son terming him as a fine professional.

Hersi noted "What a fine Profesional and a genuine friend. I served with him on various boards with him and two weeks ago I shared a table with him in Mombasa when William Kingi was launching his Mombasa Gubernorial bid. Edward was very passionate about lifting the wellbeing of his community and matters Kilifi and Kenya coast was dear to his heart ."