President, DP Ruto Mourn Nominated Senator Victor Prengei

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto have mourned Jubilee Party nominated Senator Victor Prengei who died on Monday night, 16th August in a grisly road accident on the Nakuru-Kabarak road.

In his condolence message, the President eulogised Prengei as a brilliant leader who worked tirelessly for the improvement of the welfare of Kenya’s youth and minority communities.

“It is disheartening and very unfortunate that death has robbed us of an energetic young leader who worked relentlessly for the empowerment of our youth and the safeguarding of the interests of our minority communities across the country,” Uhuru condoled.

“As a special interest legislator, Senator Prengei has been at the forefront in advocating for the welfare of the youth and minority communities especially his Ogiek Community inside and outside Parliament.

The Head of State pointed out that it was because of Senator Prengei’s vision and commitment to the mentorship of the youth, especially those from minority communities, that the ruling Jubilee Party nominated him to the Senate.

“His deep desire to uplift, mentor and nurture the Kenyan youth especially those from our minority groups including his Ogiek Community endeared him to many. He was determined in his quest to bridge the gap and position minority communities at the core of our national development agenda,” the President said.

“I convey my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Senator Victor Prengei’s family, relatives, friends and colleagues in Parliament, and wish them God’s comfort as they mourn his demise.”

For his part, Deputy President William Ruto said that the country has lost a great leader and a distinguished public servant with a firm commitment to the advancement of the minority’s cause.

“Our country has lost a great gentleman. Senator Victor Prengei was modest yet a distinguished public servant with firm commitment to the advancement of the Minority’s cause. He was progressive and full of ground-breaking thoughts that transformed the lives of many people,” DP Ruto tweeted.

Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga who also sent his message of condolence said that Prengei’s sudden demise is a huge blow to the Ogiek Community and Parliament.