On 3 August 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta eulogized the late Bomet Governor Dr Joyce Laboso, describing her as a virtuous servant leader who served her family, electorate, and Kenyans with commitment and humility.
Speaking during the funeral service in Fort Ternan, Kisumu County, President Kenyatta said Dr Laboso was generous and committed to helping the people of Sotik, Bomet, and Kenyans in general.
‘She was generous and committed to helping the people of Sotik, Bomet and Kenyans in general. She didn’t do all that with pride but gently, everything she did is visible to all of us,’ said the President.
President Kenyatta commended the late Governor’s family, saying they were an example worth being emulated by all Kenyans. He also applauded Dr Edwin Abonyo, the late Governor’s widower, for building a successful family despite the retrogressive traditions, customs, and beliefs that worked against them.
The President challenged the local MP James Onyango K’Oyoo to work closely with Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o in coming up with projects, saying he wants to be remembered by the people of Muhoroni for development and not just for attending funerals in the area.
Deputy President William Ruto, who attended the funeral service, said he fully supports the President’s efforts in uniting the country through the Building Bridges Initiative.
