Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech lost his mother on Friday. Ms. Mary Auma passed on after a long battle with cancer. 

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President Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA leader Raila Odinga led other leaders in passing their condolences to the bereaved family. They have expressed their sorrow through social media messages. 

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing on of Mama Oliech this evening. My heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of Mama Mary Auma, and indeed all Kenyans. May our Lord bless and comfort all of you during this time of grief. #RIPMamaOliech,” posted President Kenyatta.

The National Super Alliance leader too wrote a condolences message. 

“My deepest condolences to Dennis Oliech, the entire Oliech family and the soccer fraternity following the passing on of Mama Oliceh after a long illness. We stand with the family in prayer at this time of grief. May her soul forever rest in eternal peace,” he posted.

DP Ruto also took to Twitter to convey his condolences. 

“A sad loss following the passing on of Mama Mary Auma, mother of Dennis Oliech, leading Kenyan footballer. She nurtured a great son, who opened the gates of professional football to budding players and proved that focus, commitment, diligence, effort are ingredients of success,” he posted.

Other leaders who consoled Oliech’s family include Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, former Kiambu governor William Kabogo, Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris and singer Susan Owino.