Vihiga Acting County Commissioner, Florence Sitawa, has opened a condolence book in honour of the late former Prime Minister, Raila Amolo Odinga.
Speaking before signing the condolence book, that will be stationed at the County Commissioner’s office building, Sitawa described Raila as a visionary leader, patriot, and peace ambassador, who dedicated his life to the service of the nation
“We have really lost a great leader. Someone confident, purposeful and deeply patriotic. He loved his country and always championed peace. Raila stood firm to ensure that Kenya came first,” she said.
The County Commissioner urged residents of Vihiga to mourn the late leader peacefully and take the opportunity to express their sympathy through the government condolence book.
“We are calling upon all Kenyans to mourn him peacefully. By signing the condolence book, we can honour his memory and share our messages of comfort with the family,” she added.
Sitawa joined other National and County leaders across the country in condoling with the Odinga family and celebrating the legacy of a man she described as “a leader who made this country a better place to live in.
By Rose Wasike
