This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.
Ken Okoth, the second-time Member of Parliament for Kibra, left a lasting impression on Kenyans with his courageous battle against colorectal cancer. He passed away on July 27, 2019, after being taken off life support at Nairobi's ICU due to massive organ failure.
According to reports, Okoth had requested his family to cut him off life support, a decision that was likely influenced by his desire to spare his loved ones the emotional toll of his prolonged illness.
Okoth's wife, Monicah, had been a constant source of support throughout his treatment, and it's possible that he wanted to ease her burden. His final words, 'Let me go. Goodbye. I love you,' suggest a deep sense of acceptance and love.
Okoth's cancer had spread to his liver, and he was diagnosed at stage four, which meant he would have to be on medication for the rest of his life. It's likely that he felt exhausted and ready to give up the fight.
Despite his untimely passing, Okoth's legacy lives on through the memories he created and the love he shared with his constituents. He had built schools, given bursaries, and attended graduations, and it's clear that he felt his mission on Earth was complete.
