Mr Andanje was pronounced dead on arrival at Oasis Hospital in Bungoma where he had been rushed.
Malava parliamentary seat has been vacant since February this year following the death of Malulu Injendi.
A widows’ empowerment event at Bulupi, Malava, Kakamega County, took a tragic turn on Friday following the sudden death of a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirant.
Mr Enock Andanje, a retired high school principal and respected educationist, collapsed during the event, which was presided over by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Mr Farouk Kibet, an aide to President William Ruto.