The nation has yet again woken up to a sad Tuesday mourning after Migori Senator Ben Oluoch Okello succumbs to throat cancer at MP Shah hospital, Nairobi.
The body of the ex-Ramogi FM presenter has been moved to Lee funeral home.
Kenyans have however taken to social media to share their condolences with the first time legislator who never had a proper chance to serve his people since he was bedridden days months after capturing the seat.
Before joining politics Okello used to host a morning breakfast show on Ramogi FM, the show was the envy of every young upcoming Luo presenter.
It is with profound sadness that I have learnt of the demise of Migori Sen Ben Oluoch Okello. On behalf of the entire NASA fraternity I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to his family, the people of Migori County and the ODM party. May his soul rest in peace.— Norman Magaya (@amugira) June 19, 2018.
A GREAT man! Great in life, great even unto death. Migori Senator BEN OLUOCH OKELLO, you served the nation diligently. You rendered your talent and gait towards a better country. Go well my brother. Meet you in the glorious morning. pic.twitter.com/Heknvdh5Mm— O S I A N Y® 🇰🇪 (@DavidOsiany) June 19, 2018.
RIP in peace Senator Migori and former Ramogi presenter Ben Oluoch Okello. God loved you most than our expectations. My sincere heartfelt condolences to the his family, the people of Migori and the entire Kenya. May your soul rest in eternal power and peace#RestInPeaceSenatorMigori pic.twitter.com/TqtsFvzIGR— Basil Oguok Resa. (@ResaBasil) June 19, 2018.
I have received with seep sadness and sorrows the bad news of the passing on of Migori Senate Ben Oluoch Okello. May the good Lord grant his family strength comfort at this hard time. RIP Hon. BOO— piuskaswa (@kswapius) June 19, 2018.
Rest In Peace Migori Senator Ben Oluoch Okello— Focus Television (@FocustvKenya) June 19, 2018.
The untimely demise of Migori Senator Ben Oluoch Okello is so sad. My sincere condolences to the family, friends and the great people of Migori County. May God give you peace and strength at this moment. RIP in peace wuod nya'Rongo, jatugo No ochiko. pic.twitter.com/mWvlTO8ISF— Omollo Junior (@omolloantony) June 19, 2018.
My condolence to the family of Ben Oluoch Okello and the people of Migori county for the untimely loss may the lord rest him in everlasting peace. #RIPBen@MigoriAssembly @MigoriNews— Erick Midila (@Erick_Midila) June 19, 2018.
Am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of senator Ben Oluoch Okello. I extend my deepest sympathies to you V.OJ, entire Ramogi Fm team and Migoro county, May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear this great pain.#NguonoMarNyasaye @RamogiFM— Ouma Danjarvis (@odoyo_dan) June 19, 2018.Migori County Senator and former RMS journalist Ben Oluoch Okello has passed away. Utmost condolences to the people of Migori, friends, family and the Radio Ramogi family. pic.twitter.com/T6sDuCi07n— Byron Jezüs® (@byron_jez) June 19, 2018.
It with deep sorrow that we accept that God has taken one of his own. @BenOluochOkello Senator is no more @nyamita1— @Duke of Migori (@Okothfredrick56) June 19, 2018.
Pole sana to the entire RMS plus Kenya at large for the loss of migori senator Ben Oluoch Okello who is former Ramogi FM morning presenter,,,,, Pole VOJ ,Charles Odhiambo,,, JD,Jakablack, Akoth Lydia,,, Ruth,,,Oguyo,,,Kraph,Janam,and E.T.C,_we're morning Eng Lazaro Nyambok of k— Eng Lazaro Nyambok F (@Lazarofundyrad1) June 19, 2018