The two arrived at the Sandton Hotel, checked in and later on Karegeya left his friend, promising to visit him on the New Year for further political and business discussions. On New Year's eve, Karegeya went to visit his friend, without knowing that would be his end, because the man he thought was a friend and a possible financier in his bid to defeat the Rwandan regime was indeed a trained assassin.
Akizungumzia msiba huo, Naibu Spika wa Bunge, Job Ndugai alisema: “Bunge limepokea kwa masikitiko taarifa za kifo cha Dk Mgimwa, alikuwa ni mtu mwaminifu katika kazi zake na alishirikiana kikamilifu na wabunge katika kutekeleza kazi za Serikali. Taifa limepoteza mtu makini aliyefanya kazi katika sekta ambayo aliisomea, jambo ambalo lilimfanya awe na ufahamu mzuri wa mambo katika wizara (Fedha),” alisema Ndugai.