Bonchari MP John Oroo Oyioka Has Passed On In Kisumu

By Clinton Ochieng

Bonchari MP John Oroo Oyioka is dead. The legislator passed on Monday evening at Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu after a long illness according to the family. He was elected to the seat in 2017 under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ticket, after failing to clinch the seat in 2013.

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi mourned Oyioka as an active member of the Departmental Committee on Education, Research, and Technology.

“It is sadly another dark moment for us as a Parliamentary fraternity. Very sad to learn this evening that we have lost the Member of Parliament for Bonchari Constituency, the Hon. John Oroo Oyioka. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the distinguished lawmaker,” said Muturi.

“Oyioka, who was serving his first term, was an active member of the Departmental Committee on Education, Research and Technology. He will be remembered for his advocacy towards improved quality of education in the country. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” added Muturi. Ongwae termed the deceased as a selfless, talented leader and an accomplished educationist who had a great interest in the welfare of his constituents, and a quest to open up education opportunities for all.

“He is remembered for setting up a privately owned ECDE College (Angelic Teachers college) at Suneka, after his retirement from the Ministry of Education, where he served in senior positions. His contribution to society in the field of Education and community service will be greatly missed,” said the governor.

“Oyioka was also a successful entrepreneur, with interest in the hospitality industry and farming, thereby creating employment opportunities for the people of Kisii. My prayers and thoughts are with the family, relatives, friends, the people of Bomorenda clan, Bonchari, Omogusii as a whole, and the entire nation whom the late Oyioka diligently served with passion.”

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Clinton Odongo is a journalist with a nose for news that cuts across socioeconomic issues.