Ken Okoth showered with love as he fights cancer

Kenyans online on Thursday showed their support for Kibra MP Ken Okoth who is fighting cancer.

This is after Kenya’s Ambassador to France Prof Judi Wakhungu shared a photo they had taken when the legislator paid him a visit.

“Courtesy call from Hon. Ken Okoth (Kibra). He updated us on many issues including his impressive education projects & his plans for increasing them to reach many students.

“He is also keen to use Sports Diplomacy to expand his students’ horizons,” wrote Amb Wakhungu.

Kenyans online were quick to show their support for Okoth who is in France for treatment.

Nyariki: May God heal Ken Okoth. He is a man of the people, he cares for the poor.

Peter Murandai: Sending you good wishes for your quick recovery and good health. Get well soon!

Gachoki Karani: Ken Okoth is a guy who puts mwananchi first and that's why we all wish him well.

Eve Kingara: Ken Okoth confirms that there is no chance, no destiny or no fate that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul. We are with you.

Sammy Ranking: Hon. Ken Okoth is still the best MP that Kenya has ever had. May God see him through his battle with cancer.

Daddy Owen: Praying for you Champ. U shall overcome. U r a great leader mheshimiwa Ken Okoth.

Recently, the MP startled Kenyans when he revealed that he was battling colon cancer.

Speaking to the Standard, Okoth admitted the diagnosis came a little too late but he would pull through.

“I will be using chemotherapy tablets that I can take every morning. Because my disease was discovered at a very advanced stage; it cannot be cured. It can only be managed,” said Okoth.