This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
On Friday, Deputy President William Ruto visited Bomet to pay his respects to the late Governor Joyce Laboso. During his visit, he took a moment to thank her husband, Edwin Abonyo, for his unwavering support to his late wife.
Speaking highly of Mr. Abonyo, Dr. Ruto said, "Edwin Abonyo, thanks for allowing Joyce to serve. I agree with Shebesh that you are one of the husbands who came from heaven, while the rest of us walked."
Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Rachel Shebesh also praised Mr. Abonyo, saying that during her last moments, Governor Laboso gave them messages to tell her family after her demise. Shebesh said, "Joyce told us that she was luckier than all of us combined and I can agree. You are those husbands who come from heaven…in case you didn’t know, all her conversations were about your love."
Opposition leader Raila Odinga also echoed the Youth and Gender CAS's message and admiration for Mr. Obonyo, saying, "Edwin Abonyo you've been a good husband to Dr. Joyce Laboso."
