This archive report was first published on 29 July 2019.
On July 29, 2019, Kenya was in mourning following the death of Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso at Nairobi Hospital. President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga led the tributes.
President Kenyatta described Laboso as an icon of women leadership in the country, saying, 'I have received the sad news of the passing away of Bomet Governor Dr Joyce Laboso with utter disbelief. Dr Laboso was an icon of women leadership in our country. May God grant the family, residents of Bomet and all Kenyans the fortitude to bear the big loss.'
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga mourned her saying, 'Laboso's death is a blow to our system of devolved government. She was a dedicated public servant and when I recently visited her in hospital in London, I was encouraged that she was on path to full recovery. My prayers are with her family and the people of Bomet. Rest in Peace.'
Other leaders and Kenyans also eulogized the late Laboso, with many calling for action to address the rising cases of cancer in the country.
