Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) Chairperson Roseline Odhiambo Odede is dead.
Commission Vice Chairperson Raymond Nyeris confirmed the news stating that Odede died on Friday, January 3 after a short illness.
Her untimely death is a big blow to the Commission and the Nation at large.
“During this period of mourning, we send our message of condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends and all those who knew Roseline.
“May the memories of her exceptional service bring comfort and strength in this difficult time,” KNHCR stated in a statement.
Additionally, the commission noted that it was a privilege to serve alongside her, adding that she was a one-of-a-kind leader.
Roseline Odede as head of KNCHR has done an astounding job and in fact right now the tragedy of abductions and murders of Kenyan activists is heading to the ICC thanks to the ground work of human rights organizations in Kenya like KNCHR and KHRC.
One thing our country should always be proud of is that we have very well organized human rights organizations in the country. 40 years they have been working in the country and what a job they have done for the citizens of the nation.
Right now Kenya government abuse of human rights is heading to the ICC and that is thanks to work KNCHR has done in providing names and data about the gruesome abuse of human rights in President Ruto first half in office.
The first KNHCR leader, Maina Kai made history in our country and Roseline Odede has followed that path.
Adongo Ogony is a Human Rights Activist and a Writer who lives in Toronto, Canada
