The family of Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o is in mourning following the passing of his mother Mama Dorcas Owino Nyong'o.
At the time of her passing, Mama Dorcas was 98 years old.
Confirming her demise, the governor's press unit disclosed that she died on Tuesday at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.
She had been admitted at the facility for the past few days.
"We keep the Governor and the entire family at this very dark time in their lives. May the Lord rest her soul in eternal peace," read a statement from the governor's press unit.
Sending his condolences, AU Special Envoy Raila Odinga described Mama Dorcas as a true matriarch and pillar of the Nyong'o family.
"She never stopped serving and guiding the family and the community she was part of despite her advancing years.
"She leaves behind a legacy of remarkable leadership and great heart. We are profoundly grateful for having known her. Our family will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed that has stood the test of time.
"Our family will be forever grateful for the friendship we formed that has stood the test of time. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Nyongo clan at this moment of grief. May God grant the family the fortitude and faith to cope with the loss," he stated.
Kenyans online sent their messages of condolences to the county head.
"Pole sana kwa familia (Condolences to the family of Anyang Nyong'o may God give them strength and empower them through this tough period," one user, Janice Otieno stated.
