This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.
Ken Okoth, the Kibra Member of Parliament, left an indelible mark on the lives of those around him, particularly in his final days. His courageous battle with stage four colorectal cancer, which ended on July 27, 2019, was not fought alone.
As Ann Wigmore once said, 'Your health is what you make of it. Everything you do and think either adds to the vitality, energy and spirit you possess or takes away from it.'
Ken Okoth was a fighter until the end, when his family made the difficult decision to take him off life support, as per his wish.
Before his passing, he was surrounded by friends who stood by him through thick and thin. Among them were:
- Esther Passaris
- Esther Passaris and Ken Okoth
- Judy Wakhungu
- Ken Okoth greeting Judy Wakhungu
- Eastleigh Member of Parliament, Yusuf Hassan
- Yusuf Hassan expressed his shock at the news of Okoth's death, saying, 'Absolutely devastated by the death of the extraordinary Kibra MP & Hero KEN OKOTH. He was an upright & principled politician who selflessly worked & loved his constituents. What a great loss! My condolences to Monica & the family. We will deeply miss you. Hamba Kahle.'
- BBC reporter Larry Madowo
- Larry Madowo had visited Ken Okoth during his time with the BBC.
- Larry Madowo and Ken Okoth
May Ken Okoth's soul rest in peace.
