Tears flow for Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang’

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Lee Funeral Home on November 19, 2104 where he addressed the media about the death of Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang'. PHOTO | BILLY MUTAI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Leaders thronged the Mater Hospital where he was admitted before passing on.
  • Mourners thronged his home in Waondo village, Homa Bay County, upon hearing of the senator’s death.

Tears flowed freely Wednesday when Kenyans learnt of the death of Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang’.

Leaders thronged Mater Hospital, where he was admitted before passing on, while others were at the Lee Funeral Home, where his body was taken.

Mourners thronged his home in Waondo village, Homa Bay County, upon hearing of the senator’s death.

Leaders also sent messages of condolences to the family of the late senator.

Kajwang' died on Tuesday night at Mater Hospital in Nairobi.

Nominated Senator Elizabeth Ongoro mourns Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang’ at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi on November 19, 2014. PHOTO | BILLY MUTAI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Relatives and friends mourn Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang' at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi on November 19, 2104. PHOTO | BILLY MUTAI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

A man mourns Homa Bay Senator Otieno Kajwang' at Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi on November 19, 2104. PHOTO | BILLY MUTAI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

A woman mourns as she enters the late Senator Otieno Kajwang’s home compound in Waondo Village, Homa Bay County. ODM supporters in Nyanza have prepared what they call a “grand reception” for the late Senator Otieno Kajwang. PHOTO | MAURICE KALUOCH | NATION MEDIA GROUP