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ODM Party leader Raila Odinga has condoled with the family of Nominated MP David Sankok following the death of his son on Monday.
In his condolence message, Odinga described the experience as painful and wished the MP’s family courage.
“Hon. David Sankok, it is painful to experience losing a child, and even more so, difficult having to bury one; we stand with you during this difficult time. Please accept condolences from Mama Ida and I. May God grant your entire family fortitude. We are praying for you,” said Odinga.
Baringo Senator Gideon Moi and Homa Bay Woman Representative Gladys Wanga have also condoled with the family.
Memusi Sankok who was 15, shot himself using his father’s pistol at their home in Ewaso Nyiro – Narok County.
Police say the younger Sankok was a Form Four student at Kericho High School.
“What we have established on the ground is that last week, the MP provided cash for his son to go back to school in Kericho while he was out of the country on official duties, but when he came back he found him at home and questioned him why,” said Narok County Criminal Investigations Officer Mwenda Ethaiba.
He further noted that Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers are investigating the incident.
“DCI officers collected forensic evidence to start investigations. The father was not at home when the boy shot himself and it is not clear how he accessed the firearm that should have been properly secured,” he added.
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