Leaders pay tribute to late journalist

Machakos, Kenya: A cross-section of leaders have paid tribute to Bob Odalo, a journalist who died on Thursday, after serving  for a long time as a correspondent for a local daily.

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka described the late Odalo as a committed, aggressive and forthright journalist who professionally endeared himself to many leaders.

Others who sent their messages of condolences included senators Johnson Muthama,Mutula Kilonzo junior,Democratic Party of Kenya leader Joseph Munyao, MPs Regina Ndambuki, Kisoi Munyao, Patrick Makau, Victor Munyaka, Francis Mwangangi, Itwiku Mbai, Daniel Maanzo and Stephen Mule and former MPs Kalembe Ndile, Gideon Ndambuki. among others.

Munyao eulogised Odalo as a journalist who served the interests of Ukambani residents without fear or favour.