Tributes have poured in for the young man, who was remembered as joyful, diligent, and warm. He was the only child of Senator Kavindu and former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama. Moses had worked as a Director in the Machakos County government, overseeing administration.
The family has received condolences from leaders, including President William Ruto, who described the loss as "heartbreaking" and "difficult for the family to comprehend". Governor Wavinya Ndeti and other politicians have also expressed their sympathies.