Mathare Member of Parliament Anthony Oluoch's father, Mzee Charles Antony Oluoch, has passed away following a long battle with cancer.
In a statement by the Orange Democratic Movement party leader, Raila Odinga, on Wednesday, September 24, the former Prime Minister expressed his condolences to the legislator and his family during this challenging period.
"It is with great sorrow that I have learned of the passing of your beloved father, Mzee Charles Antony Oluoch, following a courageous 15-year battle with cancer," Raila stated in his condolence letter addressed to the Mathare MP.
The ODM leader acknowledged the family's pain, saying, "I know this is an incredibly painful loss to your family, and I pray that you find the strength and comfort to endure this heartbreaking time."
Raila Odinga paid tribute to the late Mzee Oluoch, describing him as a pillar of the community who had made significant contributions to society.
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"I knew Mzee well, having worked with him at the Kenya Bureau of Standards in the 1970s and Kanyakwar has indeed lost a towering pillar of the community - as has the greater Kisumu County," the ODM leader noted in his statement.
The former Prime Minister highlighted the positive impact the deceased had on the community, acknowledging his service and dedication during his lifetime.
In his message of comfort to the bereaved family, Raila extended his condolences beyond just the immediate family members.
"Please accept my deepest condolences, and kindly extend the same to your entire family, friends, and all those who were close to Mzee," he wrote. "May the Almighty God be with you during this difficult time, and may Mzee's soul rest in eternal peace."
Last month, the legislators' community mourned the death of Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah's father, Isaac Ichung'wah Ngugi, who passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 105 at the family's Kikuyu home.
The elder Ngugi had been hospitalized at Karen Hospital for a week before being discharged to spend his final days at home.
The Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly had described the passing as a significant loss and had coordinated condolence arrangements for fellow MPs to pay their respects to the bereaved family.
