The late US-based Kenyan scholar Calestous Juma. [Photo/Courtesy]
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has mourned the death of Kenyan born Havard professor Calestous Juma. Juma died on Friday, December 15, 2017, while undergoing treatment in Boston, Massachusetts.Reports indicate that the US-based Kenyan scholar had been ailing for some time.His death came barely a week after his mother was buried.Juma had in June this year been named as one of the most reputable people in the world.In his condolence message, Raila noted that the late professor had helped build the country’s profile across the globe."It is with deep sadness that I received the news of the passing of the distinguished Kenyan scholar Prof. Calestous Juma, who helped build the country’s profile across the globe. We pray for and mourn with his family, students and the entire Harvard University fraternity," said Raila, Friday.