The Nairobi County Assembly is grieving the death of Naftali Ogola Owuor, the MCA for Korogocho Ward, who died early Thursday morning after a protracted illness.
The 61-year-old politician was elected in 2017 on the platform of the Orange Democratic Movement.
Nairobi Governor Ann Mwenda Kananu expressed her profound condolences, praising Ogola as one of the most forward-thinking and hardworking members of the Nairobi County Assembly.
"I recall Hon. Owuor Ogola as a dynamic member of the Sectoral Committee on Planning and Housing who gave his all to his constituency." "The Nairobi County Assembly has lost a committed legislator and a lovely son," she stated.
"I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to Hon. Ogola's family, friends, and colleagues at the County Assembly on behalf of the people of Nairobi County and on my own behalf." "During this difficult moment, my thoughts and prayers are with you," Kananu wrote.
Minority Whip Peter Imwatok, speaking on behalf of the ODM leadership in the parliament, praised Ogola as a trustworthy leader who was committed to the party.
"The assembly has been startled by the unexpected death of a leader of such prominence," Imwatok remarked.
"He was the house's oldest brother and was well-versed in the assembling process. "Not only have we lost a devoted commander, but also a dedicated soldier who was compassionate and promoted servant-leadership," Imwatok said.
Majority Leader Abdi Hassan Guyo, for his part, said Nairobi has lost a senior leader whose charisma, despite his age, always stood out among members.
"As an assembly, we have lost not just a comrade, but also a vibrant leader who was one of the few respectable and wise elders in Nairobi politics." He was a dedicated and industrious leader. "Our sincere sympathies go out to his family and everyone else who is mourning his untimely passing," Guyo continued.
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