Former Kenyan Prime Minister and ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga has sent a message of condolence to Mathare Member of Parliament Anthony Oluoch, following the death of his father, Mzee Charles Antony Ondiek.
In a statement issued from office, Raila described Mzee Ondiek as a “towering pillar of the community” whose passing is a big loss not only to his family but also to Kisumu County at large.
“It is with great sorrow that I have learned of the passing of your beloved father, Mzee Charles Antony Ondiek, following a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. I know this is an incredibly painful loss to your family, and pray that you find the strength and comfort to endure this heartbreaking time,” Raila said.
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The ODM leader recalled his personal ties with Mzee Ondiek, noting that they worked together at the Kenya Bureau of Standards in the 1970s.
“Kanyakwar has indeed lost a towering pillar of the community — as has the greater Kisumu County,” he added.
Raila extended his deepest condolences to the Oluoch family and urged them to find solace in Mzee Ondiek’s legacy.
“May the Almighty God be with you during this difficult time, and may Mzee’s soul rest in eternal peace,” he said.
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