President Uhuru, Ruto, Raila Mourns Mama Dorcas Ntimama

President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, relatives, and friends of Mama Dorcas Pedelai Ntimama who passed on last night at a Nairobi hospital.

President Uhuru, Ruto, Raila Mourns Mama Dorcas Ntimama

Mama Dorcas Pedelai Ntimama was the wife of the late Cabinet Minister William Ole Ntimama.

In his message of condolence, President Kenyatta described the late Mama Dorcas Ntimama as a gracious woman who worked tirelessly for the wellbeing of society.

Uhuru said Mama Dorcas always built a strong bond of friendship, which ensured harmony and peace in her community.

"It is heartbreaking that we've lost Mama Dorcas. As a nation, we are grateful for her many years of service to Kenya especially in Narok where, with her late husband the Hon Ole Ntimama, they offered leadership and service to the community for many years.

The President prayed to God to grant the family strength and grace to bear the loss of their matriarch.

Deputy President William Ruto said Mama Ntimama, was a firm, God-fearing, and responsible woman who brought up upright and diligent children.

"We pay tribute to the great life that she led and the memorable mark that she leaves behind. We will miss her warm company," Ruto said.

ODM leader Raila Odinga said he learned with pain the passing of Mama Ntimama.

"She was the bedrock of her husband’s politics, matriarch to the Maa. Dorcas championed Maa culture and promoted the education of girls. I experienced your generosity, friendship, and kindness. RIP Mama," he said.