ODM party leader Raila Odinga and his deputy Hassan Ali Joho. [Photo: Courtesy]
Nasa presidential candidate Raila Odinga's ODM party has joined the rest of the country in mourning the passing on of Isaiah Cheluget.
Until his death, Cheluget was the Chairman of the Kipsigis Council of Elders and a member of the ODM party."The party appreciates the role played by Mr Cheluget in advocating, strengthening and rejuvenating the party in the South Rift region and his dedication towards ensuring the unity of the people of the region," said ODM.In a condolence message, Ag Secretary General Dr Agnes Zani said Cheluget was instrumental in campaigning for Odinga in the Rift Valley "and his resolve to support him to become the country's 5th President cannot be underestimated."As a party, ODM said it had lost a loyal, true and dedicated member whose immense contribution to the growth of the party would be missed. "We pray for the family, friends, relatives and party members well during this mourning period," said, Monday.