Rev. John Edward Limo, a prominent figure known for his close ties to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, passed away suddenly just hours after making a final, public tribute on air.

Limo had called the Luo vernacular radio station, Ramogi FM, to send his condolences to the Odinga family following the former Prime Minister’s death.

The late clergy member was the brother-in-law of Suba North Member of Parliament Milly Odhiambo, who announced his death on her Facebook page.

“Death sneaked upon us a few hours ago and stole my brother-in-law Reverend, Cannon John Edward Limo, spouse to my sister Violet Odhiambo Limo,” she wrote.

Ms. Odhiambo’s post revealed that Rev. Limo, who closely followed Kenyan politics from abroad, had been battling an illness. The MP recounted a recent visit:

“He has always been such a Baba diehard and called Ramogi this morning to send condolences on Baba’s last journey.”

Rev. Limo passed away at his home in Apple Valley, California.