This archive report was first published on 26 July 2019.
Kenyan politician and Kibra MP Ken Okoth has passed away on July 7, 2019, after a long battle with colorectal cancer. He was 41 years old.
Okoth had been receiving treatment for the disease in France before returning to Kenya, where he attended the Kibra Music Festival at Moi Girls School in Nairobi just 10 days prior to his death.
According to his past interviews, Okoth was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer with metastases to the liver, and had been experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain and weight loss for over a year before the diagnosis.
He had been hailed by State House for his bravery in his fight against cancer, and had used his platform to raise awareness about the disease.
Okoth's body has been moved to Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi, where he will be laid to rest.
