Migori Senator Ben Oluoch Okello will be buried on July 9 in Kanyimach village in Rongo.

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Okello died on Monday at the MP Shah hospital after battling cancer.

Family spokesman Mark Okundi said the senator’s body will leave Nairobi’s Lee Funeral home on July 6 and flown to Migori.

He said that plans are in top gear to accord the senator a befitting send off.

"Everything is moving on well. We will ensure that the senator is given a perfect send off," said Mr Okundi.

ODM leader Raila Odinga are expected to attend the burial.

Senator Okello once served as a presenter at Ramogi FM and KBC radio.