President Uhuru Pens An Emotional Tribute To Fallen Homabay County Senator Otieno Kajwang

The sad news of Homabay County Senator Otieno Kajwang’s demise has been met with mixed reactions, considering the fact that his death was so untimely.

Those who spent time with him yesterday are the most shocked because the senator looked so healthy until his death. Betty Kyallo of KTN was particularly surprised by Kajwang’s death considering that she saw him yesterday evening at the parliament buildings.

President Uhuru Kenyatta is the latest high profile government official to send his condolences and shock at the loss of the eloquent, humorous and hilarious senator.

His tribute to Kajwang is one so emotional and this is why Ghafla Kenya has opted to share it with you.

In his facebook account, President Uhuru had this to say:

“It is with utter shock and deep sorrow that I have learnt of the sudden death of Senator Gerald Otieno Kajwang.

Senator Kajwang’s death is not only a big blow to his family but also to the people of Homa Bay County and the whole country which he served with commitment and dedication first as a Member of Parliament, a Minister and a senator.

I will always remember Senator Kajwang as an eloquent debater, a patriot and a nationalist.

Indeed, it is hard to comprehend how the cruel hand of death has so suddenly snatched Senator Kajwang from our midst. He was an energetic, jovial and an extremely pleasant person to deal with.

The death of Senator Kajwang reminds us of how fickle human life can be. It is, therefore, difficult for anyone of us to find the right words with which to express ourselves at such a sad time.

In this difficult time of mourning, I convey my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Senator Kajwang’s family, relatives, friends and the people of Homa Bay who he served diligently. I pray the Almighty God gives you all the strength and courage to bear the tragic loss.”