This archive report was first published on 18 July 2019.
On Thursday morning, former presidential aspirant Peter Kenneth suffered a personal loss with the passing of his mother, Rahab Wambui, at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi.
According to the family, Ms Wambui had been battling a long illness before her untimely death.
Leaders from across the country have taken to social media to offer their condolences to the family.
"My condolences go out to @Peter_Kenneth following the passing on of his Mother, Rahab Wambui Muhuni. May God grant him and the family strength and fortitude at this trying moment and may her soul rest in eternal peace. Poleni kwa msiba"
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) July 18, 2019
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of Hon. @Peter_Kenneth on the passing of their matriarch, Mama Rahab Wambui. May she rest in peace."
— Esther Passaris (@EstherPassaris) July 18, 2019
