United Democratic Progressive Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has sent condolences to the family of prophet Shepherd Bushiri on the passing of their first born daughter Israella Bushiri.

Israella died yesterday at a Kenyan Hospital where she was receiving treatment for lung infection.

Writing on his official Facebook page, the young Muluzi said together with his wife are extending heartfelt condolences to the Bushiri family.

“Angela and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Bushiri’s for the loss of beautiful Israella,” Atupele writes.

“She is a child of God and she has gone back to her heavenly father,” he added.

“May her beautiful innocent soul forever rest in peace, may God’s love give the Bushiri’s some peace and comfort during this tragic time,”

The remains of Israella will arrive in the country on Wednesday and is expected to be laid to rest on Thursday.