Residents of Bomachoge Borabu. [Photo/Wycliffe]

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Local residents of Bomachoge Borabu constituency on Thursday morning turned up in large numbers to grief the family of the former area of parliament Joel Onyancha.

Some of the locals described Onyancha as a hardworking leader who brought development projects to the area and who was loved by many until his demise.

Richard Songoi a resident said that the death was sudden and the whole constituency is mourning.

“We are still shocked by the news and we want to residents to keep calm,” he added.

So far a number of leaders have sent their condolence including fellow former colleagues.

The former MP passed on at Agha Khan Hospital on Wednesday night.