President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined other leaders in sending their messages of condolence to the family of Mama Dorcas Akumu Ajwang.
Mama Dorcas died on Sunday morning after a long battle with illness.
She was the mother to Homabay Senator Moses Kajwang, Ruaraka MP Tom Joseph Kajwang and former Minister, the late Otieno Kajwang.
In his condolence message, Uhuru said that he has received the news about the demise with deep shock.
He eulogized the deceased as a hardworking and gracious mother who stood strong to ensure her family succeeds in life.
“It is without a doubt that Mama Dorcas Akumu was a hardworking parent who did her best to raise a family of great people."
"We can all see the fruits of her keen parenting through her children who are prominent leaders and shapers of our great nation,” the President eulogised.
Other leaders who have mourned Mama Dorcas are Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga and Siaya Senator James Orengo.
The burial arrangements for the deceased are underway. The family, however, is yet to communicate the official day for the funeral.