Siaya Governor James Orengo has sent a message of condolence to his Kisumu counterpart, Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, following the death of his father-in-law, Mwalimu Laban Buyu.
In a message shared on social media, Orengo expressed sympathy to Nyong’o and his wife, Dorothy, following the family’s loss.
“Deepest condolences Comrade Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o on the passing of your father in law, Mwalimu Laban Buyu.
“To my sister Dorothy Nyong’o: Stay strong, we stand with you!” Orengo wrote.
The Siaya governor also paid tribute to the deceased, describing him as a legendary educator whose contribution to education would be remembered.
In an earlier tribute, Orengo said he was deeply saddened by Buyu’s death, describing him as a giant in the education sector.
“A giant in education has fallen. Rest well, mzee,” he stated.
Who Was Mwalimu Laban Buyu?
Buyu was the father of Dorothy Nyong’o, who is married to Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o.
His death also makes him the maternal grandfather of award-winning Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o.
Orengo’s message highlighted the close relationship between the two governors, whom he referred to as comrades, as he stood with the Nyong’o family during their moment of grief.
The circumstances surrounding Buyu’s death had not been made public at the time of publication.