Jakoyo Midiwo Is Dead

 

Former Gem Constituency member of parliament Hon. Washington Jakoyo Midiwo is dead, Daily Updates Africa understands.

Our Kisumu Region correspondent spoke to the family members of Jakoyo who confirmed that he had succumbed after a long period of illness.

Jakoyo Midiwo was 54 years old at the time of his death. He was a three time member of parliament who served the people of Gem until he was unseated by the current MP Hon. Elisha Otieno.

Midiwo was an Orange Democratic Movement member who was known for his passionate debates in and out of parliament.

It is noted that Midiwo lost his seat due to his political affiliations with former Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo who was running for the Siaya County governor seat. 

On the other side was the incumbent governor Rasanga who had the support of former MP Oburu Odinga.

Many leaders including Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga, Professor Anyang' Nyong'o, Wycliffe Oparanya, among many others took to social media to send their condolences to the family of Jakoyo Midiwo.

1/2 President Uhuru Kenyatta has led Kenyans in mourning former Gem Member of Parliament, the Hon Washington Jakoyo Midiwo who passed away Monday evening. pic.twitter.com/AsfAHV60VU

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) June 14, 2021

#Really Sad News! Learning Of The DemiseOf My Friends Hon Jakoyo Midiwo, Mrs Florence Aluodo & Dr Chris Kirubi In Hours! Too Much Grief Yawa! Rest With The Angels Dear Ones! Till We Meet Again🕊🕊🕊

— Otiende Amollo, SC,MP, EBS (@OAmollo) June 14, 2021

Our condolences to the family and friends of the late Jakoyo Midiwo. The late will be remembered for his good debates and strong views that often rubbed many who wanted him to be a conformist , the wrong way ! Go well . It is well pic.twitter.com/yNlVh4QKwT

— Sen Mutula KilonzoJR (@SenMutula) June 14, 2021

What a day! Sad to learn of the death of former Gem MP Jakoyo Midiwo. Hosted him on many debates, over many years. A fierce defender of his @TheODMparty and its ideals. No matter how heated it got, he was always a gentleman on air. pic.twitter.com/PqcvCPJ6y8

— Anne Kiguta (@AnneKiguta) June 14, 2021

In his time, Hon.Jakoyo Midiwo exuded unmatched enthusiasm while eloquently defending and championing for the rights of his constituents. Gem Constituency, and indeed Kenya, has lost a thoughtful, bold and courageous leader who was guided by the solid ideal of a nation. pic.twitter.com/vAYyGUv9mr

— Gideon K. Moi (@MoiGideon) June 14, 2021

I mourn Hon. Jakoyo Midiwo as a leader of exemplary character. As a colleague in the 9th parliament, Jakoyo demonstrated unique bipartisanship in what was then a polarized political environment. My condolences to his family and the people of Gem. Rest with the angels Jakoyo. pic.twitter.com/un576bxwE3

— Charity Ngilu (@mamangilu) June 14, 2021

May he rest in peace.

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