Uhuru, Raila lead Kenyans in mourning former Cabinet Minister Henry Obwocha

In his condolence message, Raila said that Obwocha was a dedicated public servant of high integrity and served the people of West Mugirango with dedication.

“I have learnt of the passing of Hon. Henry Obwocha. My very sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, the people of Mugirango whom he served with dedication as MP and the Abagusii community in general. Hon. Obwocha was a dedicated public servant of high integrity. My prayers and thoughts are with the family,” said Raila Odinga.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on his message said Obwocha was a distinguished long serving public servant.

“It is with deep sadness that I learn of the untimely death of Hon. Henry Obwocha this morning. The late was a distinguished long serving public servant, lawmaker and accountant whose service to the nation will be greatly missed. May God the Almighty grant his family, friends and indeed all Kenyans the grace to bear the loss of our beloved brother,” Said Uhuru.

The two leaders along with a host of others sent out their condolences to the family of Obwocha and to their friends.

Henry Obwocha who was the current Chairman of the Privatization Commission was pronounced dead on Friday at Nairobi hospital after he collapsed at his Nairobi home.

Obwocha who was West Mugurango MP from 1992 to 2007 served as the Minister of Planning and National Development and also Minister for Energy in an acting capacity in 2006 as well as Finance assistant Minister.

Condolences

@JamesOngwae I have learnt with sadness news of the untimely passing of former Cabinet Minister Hon. Henry Obwocha. Gusii has lost a great son who had an illustrious career in the public service. On behalf of the Kisii County Government, I wish to extend sincere condolences to his family, the people of West Mugirango and Nyamira County. Rest In Peace!

@Wetangulam I have learnt of the passing on of Henry Obwocha with great shock. He distinguished himself as a great Ford Kenya mp in the 7th parl. RIP. My prayers to the Obwocha family for the loss of their Patriarch. God rest his soul in Eternal Peace. Amen.

@WilliamsRuto Condolences to the family, friends and the people of West Mugirango in Nyamira County following the passing on of former minister Henry Obwocha. Mr Obwocha served the country with distinction, mettle and performed admirably in the Planning and National Development docket. As a member of the National Economic and Social Council and a brilliant economist, he played an important role in drafting Vision 2030 that informs our aim to transform Kenya into an industrialised, middle income economy with high quality of life for its citizens.

@TonyGachoka I knew Henry Obwocha as a humble man who was also an astute politician. He steered Gusii politics post-Nyachae with grace and shrewdness. My condolences to his family and the people he served gallantly, may his soul RIP.