Veteran Nakuru politician Willy Komen will be buried at his home in Olrongai in Nakuru West on Saturday.
His son Raymond Komen, who is the Nakuru County Trade and Tourism CEC said plans are ongoing for the burial service in which several county and national leaders including Deputy President William Ruto are expected to attend the burial ceremony.
Raymond said his father’s body will leave Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Mortuary on Friday adding that prayers will be held at the Queen of Holy Rosary Catholic church on the same day.
“Prayers and a mass will be held at the Queen of Holy Rosary Catholic church near Kabarak on Friday afternoon ahead of the burial on Saturday,” Raymond stated.
Komen who served as MP in three constituencies died at his home in Menengai, in Rongai Constituency after a short illness.
Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui was among leaders who termed his death as a loss while eulogizing the former MP who died at the age of 77.
“He was a respected member of the community and in his retirement, he contributed immensely to the society through engagement in church activity and education. His service and commitment will be missed by all who interacted with his generosity. May the almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace,” said the Nakuru Governor.