News of the passing on of Kibra MP Ken Okoth have been received with a sombre mood across the country. The lawmaker passed away at the Nairobi hospital on Friday afternoon after a long battle with colorectal cancer.
He had been admitted at the ICU after suffering multiple organ failure. Information reaching our desk is that the vibrant politician, who was only 41 years at the time of his demise, asked that the life support he was on be switched off.
Kibra MP Ken Okoth passed on at Nairobi Hospital after asking doctors to switch off the life-support machine. #RIPKenOkoth pic.twitter.com/bOYdx0BNBy
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) July 26, 2019
In other words, he asked the doctors to kill him, probably knowing that he had no future. The MP returned from France a few weeks ago where he had been receiving specialised treatment.
His last public appearance was two weeks ago when he attended the Kibra Music Fest at Moi Girls School, Nairobi.
Last public appearance: Kibra MP Ken Okoth’s speech during the annual Kibra Music Festival at the Moi Girls School, Nairobi early this month. #RIPKenOkoth pic.twitter.com/icjIkf2MlQ
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) July 26, 2019
Okoth showed the Never Give Up attitude during his battle with cancer and despite the pain, he was going through, he always managed a smile and was optimistic that he would win the war.
Okoth revealed his Cancer diagnosis in February indicating that the condition was discovered at a very advanced stage and that it could not be cured but managed.
BELOW ARE MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE TO OKOTH’S FAMILY:
I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our MP Hon. @okothkenneth. Ken battled Cancer with unique bravery while serving his voters to the last minutes of his life. May God grant peace and strength to his family and may he Rest In Peace.
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) July 26, 2019
Hon. Ken Okoth battle with cancer has been a real encouragement to people living with cancer. Comrade Ken will be greatly missed by his Kibra Constituents, the @TheODMparty family and the country at large.
My condolences !— Gov. Anyang’ Nyong’o (@AnyangNyongo) July 26, 2019
He was not just a politician but a vibrant leader who was in the way to transform Kibra Constituency, Rest In Peace Ken Okoth, Rest in Power Solder, you fought a good fight and fought it well.
We will miss your charismatic figure Mhesh
CANCER SUCKS!!!!😬😬
“Nairobi Hospital” pic.twitter.com/WQxfvceTpg— igweLEVY (@IgweLEVY) July 26, 2019