Deputy President William Ruto and Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu on Friday joined Nakuru leaders in Bahati during a mass for the family of John Karanja who lost five members on the Ethiopian Airline crash.
The mass was held at St Michael Catholic Church in Kiamaina.
Speaking during the service Ruto condoled with the family and asked Kenyans to pray for them.
“Let us remember the families that lost their loved ones in the crash,” said the DP.
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui who also attended the mass stated that the county leadership has been working with the family during this time of loss.
Out of the 36 victims of the crash, 8 were from Nakuru.
“We thank God for the healing and comfort for the family. As leaders we will continue to support them,” said Kinyanjui.
The mass was also attended by Nakuru County Assembly Speaker Eng Joel Maina Kairu, Nakuru Woman Rep Liza Chelule, MPs Onesmus Kimani Ngunjiri(Bahati) Charity Kathambi(Njoro) and former Subukia MP Koigi Wa Wamwere.