The body of former Minister and Rongo MP Dalmas Otieno has been moved to the Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi.

Otieno, 80, passed away on Sunday at his Nairobi residence after a short illness.  Family members, accompanied by politicians, escorted the body to Lee for preservation.

Back in his rural home Kangeso,Rongo, mourners gathered to grieve the loss of a leader many described as visionary, dependable, and dedicated to public service.

Otieno, who studied Applied Economics at Makerere University, had an illustrious career in finance, politics, and governance.