The Orange Democratic Party(ODM) headed by former prime minister Raila Odinga has today suffered a blow after receiving a report about the passing away of one of their significant elect Hon Anastaciah Wakesho Mombo.

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As the country celebrates Jamhuri marking 56 years of freedom, the party has expressed its sympathy saying that Wakesho was a dedicated, determined leader and a true servant who had portrayed her willingness to serve the people of TaitaTaveta county from the bottom of her heart.

In a Tweet sent out by the Orange Democratic Party secretary-general, Edwin Sifuna, the party has sent his message of condolence to the family of the deceased,

"On this Jamhuri Day, we mourn to demise (early today) of Hon. Anastacia Wakesho Mombo, our Special Elect (Nominated) MCA serving at the County Assembly of Taita Taveta. As a party, we have lost a dedicated leader, women leader & people’s servant. May her Soul RIP" Sifuna tweeted.

As yet to establish the cause of her death Kenyans have started sending their goodwill condolences to the family of the late.