Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang Nyongo is mourning the demise of his mother, Mama Dorcas Owino Nyongo.
Mama Owino died at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, on Tuesday where she was admitted for the last few days. A statement from Nyongo's communication team indicated that she died at 1.55 pm
Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has announced the demise and eulogized the deceased as a woman who was dedicated to serving the nation.
“Mama @IdaOdinga and I mourn the passing of Mama Dorcas Owino Nyongo, mother to Prof. @AnyangNyongo. Dorcas was a true matriarch and pillar of the Nyongo family. She never stopped serving and guiding the family and the community she was part of despite her advancing years,” Raila said.
Raila, who has pledged to work with President Uhuru Kenyatta, also said that his family shared cordial ties with the deceased and pledged to stand with the family during this moment of trial.
"Our family will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed that has stood the test of time. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Nyongo clan at this moment of grief. May God grant the family the fortitude and faith to cope with the loss." Raila added.
The ODM leader said that death is a big blow to the nation.