Former West Mugirango Member of Parliament Henry Obwocha has passed away.
The former MP who had served between 1992 and 2007 is said to have collapsed at his home before being pronounced upon arrival at the hospital.
Mr. Henry had just come from the burial of his sister in Law in Nyamira.
Before meeting his death, Mr Henry served as the chairman of Privatization Commission. In 2006 he was the acting minister of energy and will also be remembered for his short service as the Minister of finance.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is mourning Mr. Henry’s death describing the former legislator as a distinguished public servant, lawmaker and an accountant whose services will be greatly missed.
“It is with deep sadness that I learn of the untimely death of Hon. Henry Obwocha this morning. The late was a distinguished long serving public servant, lawmaker and accountant whose service to the nation will be greatly missed. May God the Almighty grant his family, friends and indeed all Kenyans the grace to bear the loss of our beloved brother.” Said President Uhuru.