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Hon Ken Okoth served Kibra Constituency as a member of the National Assembly from 2013 to the 26th of July 2019. He contributed greatly towards constitutionalism, good governance & the rule of law in Kenya.

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Hon Ken Okoth contributed to a broad range of policy and legislative interventions that have and continue to positively impact on the lives of many Kenyans.

WE CELEBRATE HIM TODAY!

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A quick glance over the personality and the leadership of Hon Ken Okoth reveals a man who deliberately lived his life and served his constituents and the public with diligence. Yeye alikuwa wa kusema na kutenda!

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In honour of a great leader and human rights advocate, the Kenyan Civil Society movement-which he closely worked with would like to commemorate Ken Okoth through a public lecture.

WE are hoping to do Justice to his memory!

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Leadership is steered by passion.

Ken embodied human rights in his heart. He took leadership seriously and he personalized his interactions with his constituents.

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Kegoro: Ken was so phenomenal and that is the reason he is being celebrated as we mark 10 years of the Constitution. He was unique and he championed RIGHTS of the Citizens. This is why we take time to reflect on his life.

Ken had leadership & integrity.

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Kegoro: He had humility and a contrite spirit. No wonder he served the community and promoted social justice.
He championed the Bill of Rights.

He remained approachable and accessible.

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Ken was one of the few leaders who was connected to Civil society and worked closely with the sector and was committed to the provision of the Constitution of Kenya.
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Agripina: Ken Okoth not only paid our school fees; he came to visit us personally, was involved in our grades and teacher visits. He ensured we had life skills during the holidays and shopping to go back to school.

Ken was a father to us!

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He ensured our career development was in line and that we had mentors available to us.

Ken socialized us. WE looked forward to the future.

Ken was instrumental in shaping my life. A true leader with integrity. Wanted better for KIBRA

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Ken always pushed us to be better. Never allowing us to settle.
He saw more in us and he changed the lives of so many Kibera scholars.

We thank God for him

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Ken was a firm believer that you did not need to serve a citizenry that was dis-empowered. Rights needed to be lived realities.

Not just words on paper!

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Ken Okoth was extremely vocal around matters of health and human rights. He believed in voicing community health issues, gaps and what needed to change. He was not afraid
to vocalize reproductive health issues which are largely unpopular among politicians.

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Ken also worked closely with the Nubian Rights Forum (NRF) towards getting justice and strengthening peoples’ voices. He was a leader who championed for the rights of the Nubian community especially on citizenship, land issues & addressing forceful eviction.

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Ken led from the front.

He was a man of less words and more action. He was prepared to get his hands dirty.

He believed in the letter and the spirit of the Constitution.

He respected it, he embodied it & he implemented it.

We must do the same.

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Ken Okoth has been at the front line in fighting against gender based violence, for women's rights and equality for everyone. He partnered with Gender Violence Recovery Centre (GVRC) in various activities.

He was truly our Champion!

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We celebrate Ken for being a firm believer of women and girls capabilities. It was dear to his heart and he understood the plight of women in our society. Ken was a mentor to many of them and encouraged them to strive to reach
their highest potential.

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Ken believed in collaboration and partnership to empower people. It is in this spirit that he brought together different organizations to champion for the education of young
people in Kibera, Carolina For Kibera being one of them.

He was a blessing!

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Ken was Keen to ensure the right to affordable housing was progressively achieved for the poor and marginalized. He worked very closely with KNHRC which was mandated by the court to mediate the then stalled Kibera Housing Project allocation process.

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“Amnesty considered Hon Ken Okoth as a wonderful human being who epitomized servant leadership and
truly embodied the aspirations of Chapter 6 of the Constitution."

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Ken's position and membership of the Human Rights Caucus at the National Assembly in his first term as MP, when civic space, media freedom, CSOs and human rights were under threat was a plus for Kenyans.
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He helped Kenyans who treasure freedom, Constitutionalism, accountability and Human Rights to push
back against regression!

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Ken was very critical and supportive to our legislative campaigns through the Kenya Parliamentary Human Rights Association. His wisdom & ability to think on his feet made him a darling of many as he proved to be a problem solver. @IMLU_org

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Through Mheshimiwa we rallied our push for the enactment of the Prevention of Torture Bill and the National Coroners Service Bill which had suffered several setbacks then owing to the different political ideologies that played out in parliament.
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Today we have the two important pieces of legislation that are critical in the fight for human rights. His love & commitment saw his office partner with @IMLU_org in
commemoration of the UN International Human Rights Day, December 10th, 2016 in Kibera.

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We have so much to celebrate in Hon Ken Okoth.

He remains the Icon of hope that Political leadership can be transformational! He meant business not only for Kibra but for Kenya through his work in Parliament. Ken understood his role as an MP.

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As first time MP in 2013, during the life of the 11th parliament, he made a total of 979 contributions in Parliament.

He was taken away from us too soon!

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Ken struggled with the institution that is Parliament and how difficult it is to make a difference but he tried his best to give it his best. He was instrumental in the enactment at least 15 pieces of legislation.

What has your MP done for you?

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Ken had a private member bill on consolidating registration of person’s laws in Kenya, the Marijuana bill to help improve cancer care in the country, that are still pending, and which we hope will be passed in his honor.

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Ken had his hand on the National pulse 😍. He joined a vigil to mourn policemen who had been killed in Kapedo. When he
reached Parliament he received the petition and later joined the team in a vigil at the office of the Deputy Inspector of Police.

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Ken loved the people of Kibra & invested his brilliant mind in securing the best service possible. When he received the designs for the schools he would walk & show off his designs to anyone who cared to listen.

We were all invested, his passion infectious

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Ken was not just a visionary he was a missionary with very high levels of education and integrity. Ken was a leader that you would entrust your own child to knowing they will
be well taken care of. Can we keep up his legacy of political leadership?

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As Ken struggled, He immensely appreciated the privileged medical care he received as an MP but couldn’t help & empathize with his constituents who when faced with similar circumstances would have gone through untold suffering. 😪

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Each of his experiences caused him to think reflect inwards and project his reflections to his constituents, his country and even the world .

Tears come to my eyes when I remember his last public appearance. Though struggling, he put his people first.

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Ken had a progressive and practical approach to the Issue of
Cannabis. Legalisation would allow individuals ailing from
various illnesses such as cancer, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, glaucoma among others - to benefit from the proven attributes of Marijuana.

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Legalisation would go a long way in supporting the National Council on Administrative Justice’s mission to declassify and decriminalize petty offences thereby reducing discriminatory incarceration.

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Ken believed that regulated and legalised marijuana would open up Kenya to many possibilities including billions in revenue from growing, processing and selling marijuana products domestically and internationally.

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