Homa Bay County Nominated MCA Esther Dualo is dead. The lawmaker died at Kisumu specialist hospital.
The acting speaker Evans Marieba confirmed the demise of the lawmaker.
"We are saddened by the news of the passing on of Hon. Esther Dwallo, a member of the County Assembly of Homabay after a long illness bravely borne.
"She was a dedicated member of the party & an astute debater in the Assembly. We pray for her family during this moment of grief," ODM tweeted.
Kanyaluo ward MCA Jeff Ongoro said his colleague has been battling an illness for a long time. He did not give further details.