The body of former Minister and Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno has been moved to the Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi.
Otieno, 80, passed away on Sunday at his Nairobi residence after a short illness.
Family members, accompanied by politicians, escorted the body to Lee for preservation.
Back in his rural home Kangeso,Rongo, mourners gathered to grieve the loss of a leader many described as visionary, dependable, and dedicated to public service.
Otieno, who studied Applied Economics at Makerere University, had an illustrious career in finance, politics, and governance. He first entered Parliament in 1988 as the MP for Rongo, later reclaiming the seat in 2007 and 2013.
During his decades in leadership, he served as Minister for Industrialisation (1988–1991), Minister of Labour and Human Resource Development, and Minister of Transport (1991–1996).
Under President Mwai Kibaki, he was appointed Minister of State for Public Service.
Political leaders, including President William Ruto,KANU chairman Gideon Moi, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, and Treasury CS John Mbadi, have mourned him as a visionary leader, distinguished technocrat, and a repository of wisdom.
As his body lies at Lee Funeral Home, mourners continue to flock his Nairobi and Rongo homes, paying tribute to the man whose political and professional journey left a lasting mark on Kenya.
