Sports CS Hassan Wario.[Photo/the-star.co.ke]Sports Cabinet Secretary Dr Hassan Wario and the Principal Secretary Mr Joe Okudo have paid tribute to legendary musician Gabriel Omolo.
Omolo died on Wednesday night at a hospital in Busia aged 80.
Best known for his hit ‘Lunch Time' the legend was one of the last remaining of the original Benga Maestros with Juma Toto and John Nzenze still active.
"In the wake of Mzee Omolo's demise Wednesday night, a casual review of the social media has shown overwhelming appreciation and plaudits equally from young and old. This is a strong proof that his hits withstood generational fads" said Dr. Wario.
"Not unlike his contemporaries such as the lake Benga maestro Owino Misiani or Daudi Kabaka, mzee Omolo's music was more edifying; a moral compass to society.
"This stands in deep contrast to the murky tales of scandal vile language and 'get-rich-quick' schemes which seem to form the competing points for a number of today's musicians."