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Senator Ben Oluoch Okello's neighbours speak to Kenyans over the life of the Senator

19th June, 2018

Migori Senator Ben Oluoch Okello has died after a protracted battle with throat cancer. According to his nephew and family spokesman, Mark Okundi, the ex-Ramogi FM presenter died a few minutes past midnight on June 19. He was recuperating at MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi after returning from a month long stay in India.

The first time Senator was popularly known as BOO among his radio fans and worked at KBC before moving to Royal Media’s Ramogi FM. He replaced Dr Wilfred Machage on an ODM ticket after his predecessor chose to vie for the Kuria West parliamentary seat.

He won the seat with 68,194 votes while his closest opponent Gordon Odhiambo Ogola came in a distant second with 28,696. The body of Ben Oluoch Okello has since been moved to Lee Funeral Home. The family is expected to meet later in the day as preparations for his burial begin.

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