Deputy President William Ruto's chief of staff, Ken Osinde is dead.
A source who spoke to Nairobileo.co.ke, disclosed that he died on Friday morning at the Nairobi hospital where he was receiving treatment.
According to the family, Osinde, 59, had been unwell for the past few months before he was admitted to Nairobi hospital with an undisclosed illness.
His condition worsened before he was moved to the ICU on Thursday.
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In his condolence message, DP Ruto eulogized Osinde as a problem solver with robust management skills.
"My Office has lost one of its key officers. Ambassador Ken Nyauncho Osinde was a good leader with robust management and problem-solving skills. As our Chief of Staff, he was hardworking, diligent, broad thinker and a master of human resources.
"We will miss his wise counsel and team spirit. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family, colleagues and friends. Rest In Peace my friend, Ken," DP Ruto said.