Dagoretti North Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi is mourning the loss of her son, Elvis Murakana Namenya, who passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following a reported road accident.
The tragic news, confirmed by multiple sources including Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai, has sparked an unexpected wave of reactions across Kenyan social media, with many users responding with dark humour and satire.
Elvis, identified as Elachi’s fourth child, reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained in a grisly crash, though official details surrounding the incident remain scarce.
President William Ruto was among the first to offer condolences, posting on X: “May God grant Mheshimiwa Beatrice Elachi and the family strength to bear with the loss of their dear son, Elvis Murakana.”
Other leaders, including representatives from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), echoed similar sentiments, expressing solidarity with the grieving MP.
However, while condolences poured in from official quarters, a segment of Kenyans online took a different tone. Posts on X highlighted a mix of sympathy and biting humor, with some linking Elachi’s loss to her past political statements and actions.
One user remarked, “Dagoretti North MP, Beatrice Elachi, who was one of those who mobilized goons during Ruto’s Nairobi tour 2 weeks ago, has lost her son. She will know the pain,” referencing her controversial January remarks urging government critics to leave the country.
Another post quipped, “He decided to leave the country as the mum instructed.”
” Guess who took her words seriously! Her son.” another one posted on Facebook.
Elachi, a vocal ally of President Ruto, has faced criticism in the past for her stance on dissent, notably during a church service where she suggested critics “disappear” if they found Kenya unbearable.
Your son left before us @BEATRICEELACHI pic.twitter.com/vnUJyNmEi0
— Salvatore (@kyle111kyle111) March 25, 2025
He listened to his mother 🔥🔥💯💯💯 pic.twitter.com/bOYWoGKhN1
— Yakobo (@humphreygoku) March 25, 2025
Obedient son pic.twitter.com/8tzolsxa9k
— Kanani Macharia (@kanani1163) March 25, 2025
A very good son;he listened to his mother. pic.twitter.com/1DpwVL4ODe
— Phone Accessories Plug 📱 (@kaulapaulsen) March 25, 2025
He told young people to leave Kenya. Her own son took it seriously
— Bobo❤ (@wambosue) March 25, 2025
Alitwambia tuhame Kenya wake amehama dunia. pic.twitter.com/eVe6NYedCj
— kharurih🕸️🇷🇼 (@karuri018) March 25, 2025
You should have added: Mp Beatrice Elachi's son dies, Kenyans celebrate.
— Mr White (@MrMcCall_) March 26, 2025
I've seen allover the x community.
If this government is not careful, whatever is brewing, they'll not handle it.
