By Elwin Cherop
The family of Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala is in mourning following the untimely demise of his father-in-law.
In a message on Facebook on Friday, March 25, 2022, Malala announced the death of Dickson Ayietsa noting that the news was a big blow to him and the family.
Mzee Ayietsa is the father of the senator's wife Caroline Ayietsa Malala.
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File image of Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption]
Malala mourned his father-in-law as a friend, close confidant who was a great pillar to him and his family.
"It is with heaviest of hearts and utmost shock that I have learnt of the passing on of my father in law the late Mr Dickson Ayietsa," he said.
The loss comes at a time Senator Malala has hit the campaign trail as he seeks to succeed Governor Wycliffe Oparanya on August 9.
"Mzee has not only been a friend and confidant but also a pillar and shining light upon which our families got illumination from.
"My deepest sympathy goes out to my wife Mrs. Caroline Ayietsa Malalah and the entire Ayietsa's family during this difficult moment as we comes to terms with God will," he stated.