- Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma announced the passing of his brother, a serving police corporal, on Friday
- Corporal Kenneth Otieno Aluma had been receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital before his death
- Colleagues and constituents flooded social media with tributes describing the officer as humble and disciplined
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Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma is mourning the loss of his brother, Corporal Kenneth Otieno Aluma, who died in the early hours of Friday, 23 October.
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Kaluma expressed heartbreak at losing his brother in the same month of October in which his biological father and his political father, former ODM leader Raila Odinga, died. He described his brother as a defender of the nation who valued respect and obedience throughout his career.
"Defender of the nation. Strong but humble. Friend of many. Respect and obedience thy virtues. Harvested in October like father, like baba. Rest in eternal peace Corporal Kenneth Otieno Aluma. Go yee well, my brother," he wrote.
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According to Hon. Peter Kaluma Press Unit's page, Kenneth died at Texas Cancer Hospital in Nairobi following a prolonged fight with cancer.
The MP's press unit described Kenneth as a dedicated officer who had served with the Border Police Unit (BPU) before transferring to the Special Guarding Brigade (SGB), where he was attached to the Asset Recovery Unit in Nairobi.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of George Peter Kaluma following the passing of their beloved brother, Corporal Kenneth Otieno Aluma, who passed away early this morning at Texas Cancer Hospital, Nairobi, after a courageous battle with cancer," the statement read.
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Kaluma's post, accompanied by photographs of the officer in full dress uniform, drew an outpouring of grief from Kenyans online, with many paying tribute to a man they described as principled and brave.
Awidhi Evance Odhiambo wrote: "The service has lost, the family has been robbed, the community mourns and the nation weeps. May the good Lord give you the fortitude to bear the weight of the loss."
Timothy KaDinda added: "We mourn a hero. A good commander. A strong and brave soldier. Go well, Ken!"
Akinyi Okeyo reflected on the officer's character, saying: "It's so sad to hear of Ken's death. He was such a disciplined, humble person. Sincere condolences to you and your family, Mweshimiwa."
William Omuga expressed his sympathies, writing: "My sincere condolences to the family. This is a great loss to us. May God rest his soul in eternal peace."
George Ochieng Okumu also paid tribute, noting: "My sincere condolences to the humble, brave officer. The officer who knew the difference between respect and fear. Pole sana, mjumbe and to the family. The strength comes from God."
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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