Uhuru condoles with ex-Speaker Kenneth Marende who lost his mother

President Uhuru Kenyatta has condoled with the family, friends and relatives of the family of former Speaker of the National Assembly Kenneth Marende following the death of their matriarch Mama Dorina Omukanda Marende.

The Head of State said he learnt about her death with deep sorrow.

"It is with deep sorrow that I have been informed of the passing away of Mama Dorina Marende, the mother of my friend Hon Kenneth Marende," Uhuru said.

In his condolence message to the Marende family, Uhuru Mourned Mama Dorina as a successful teacher, evangelist and matriarch who raised a generation of successful Kenyans. 

He referred to Mama Dorina as a shining star in her community.

"Mama Dorina was a shining star in her community. As a long-serving teacher and cleric, Mama Dorina raised a generation of highly successful Kenyans who continue to contribute to the progress of our nation," Uhuru said.

Uhuru also remembered Mama Dorina as a woman of faith and influence whose success is clear through her family and benefactors.

The president further said Mama Dorina belonged to the rare generation of women trailblazers whose selfless service helped set a firm foundation for Kenya's progress.

"Mama Dorina belonged to a rare generation of women trailblazers whose selfless service, deep faith and influence helped set a firm foundation for our country's progress through the years," Uhuru said.

President Uhuru comforted the former speaker and his entire family and wished God's comfort and fortitude upon them as they mourn the loss of their matriarch.

"To my friend Hon Kenneth Marende and your entire family, I pray to God to grant each one of you comfort and fortitude to bear the loss of your beloved matriarch," Uhuru said.

Dorina Omukanda Marende passed away on Monday night at a Kisumu hospital following a brief illness.