Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has mourned the death of Caleb Ouko, the Chairperson of the Great Rachuonyo Council of Elders, describing him as a voice of wisdom and a source of guidance to the community.
In a condolence message, Omollo said Ouko’s death had left a void in traditional leadership in Rachuonyo and among the people who benefited from his counsel.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Cllr. Caleb Ouko, Chairperson of the Great Rachuonyo Council of Elders,” Omollo said.
The PS paid tribute to the late elder’s contribution to community leadership, noting that his guidance had been valuable to those who looked to him for direction, particularly during uncertain times.
“His was a voice of wisdom, a source of guidance and a steady hand in moments of uncertainty,” Omollo said.
He added that Ouko’s death was a loss not only to the council he chaired but also to the wider Rachuonyo community, where traditional leaders play a role in offering counsel and helping preserve cultural values.
“His departure leaves a void in the traditional leadership of Rachuonyo and among the many whose lives he touched through his counsel,” he said.
Omollo extended his condolences to Ouko’s family, fellow elders and the people of Great Rachuonyo, acknowledging the loss suffered by those who knew and worked with the late chairperson.
Ouko’s position as chairperson of the Great Rachuonyo Council of Elders placed him at the centre of a traditional leadership structure that draws on the experience of elders to guide community affairs.
The PS said Ouko’s contribution should continue to inspire future generations, pointing to the lasting value of his service and the wisdom he shared during his lifetime.
“May his legacy of wisdom and service continue to inspire generations,” he said.
The PS did not immediately disclose the cause of Ouko’s death in his condolence message.
The PS concluded his message with the words, “Nind'gi kwe, Ogai,” as he paid his final tribute to the late elder.
The phrase “Nind'gi kwe, Ogai” is a Dholuo expression used to bid farewell to the deceased.
