This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
On Wednesday, the Starehe Boys Centre will gather to honor the life and legacy of Ken Okoth, the late Kibra MP who passed away on Friday after a battle with colorectal cancer.
The memorial service will take place at the Starehe School in Pumwani, and is expected to draw a large crowd of dignitaries, including government officials, diplomats, and members of the Old Starehian Society Alumni.
Speakers at the event will include Okoth's family, government officials, and representatives from various organizations and communities that Okoth supported during his lifetime.
Okoth's contributions to his community and the country as a whole will be remembered and celebrated during the service.
More information about the memorial service can be found here.