A family from Homabay county is mourning the passing on of their bread winner Okoth Alfred Otieno.

Mr. Okoth who was the Deputy Principal at Mbani Mixed Secondary, Ndhiwa Sub-county, Homabay County succumbed to liver cancer on the night 31.8.2017 at the Nairobi West  Hospital.

He was undergoing treatment to enable air evacuation to India for a liver transplant just a few hours after his travel documents were procured.

Otieno left Kenyans in tears after he shared his story last month urging them to help him raise money for his treatment in India after he was told that he was only remaining with three months to live.

"Dear friends and colleagues,

I am Otieno Alfred Okoth A Deputy Principal at Mbani Mixed Secondary, Ndhiwa Sub-county, Homabay County.

Two months ago I was diagnosed of cancer of the liver that was on its end stage. I was immediately placed on Chemotherapy. However, this isn't helping as symptoms indicate that the life of the liver is coming to an end. The only option left is liver transplant which is costly and can only be done in India.

The Doctor says I have three months to live. The cost of a transplant is 8 million this kind of money is definitely beyond my reach. That's why I seek your support to enable me to raise money within time to save my life"

Please help"

The post went viral and Kenyans of goodwill contributed towards his medical kitty and Otieno was to be flown to India for further treatment but unfortunately, he passed away.

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The sad news of Otieno's death was shared on Agoro sare Alumni Welfare Association official page and here is the statement;

"DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT OF TEACHER ALFRED

It's with humble acceptance of Gods Will that we regret to announce the untimely demise of our OKOTH ALFRED OTIENO of the class of 2000.

Alfred died of Liver Cancer on the night 31.8.2017 at the NAIROBI WEST HOSPITAL where he was being stabilized to enable air Evacuation to India for a Liver transplant just a few hours after his travel documents were procured.

Alfred is survived by his wife JOSEPHINE ACHIENG daughter RUBBY FLORENCE AWINO-sons MARK ANTHONY OKOTH and BONNIE ALFRED OKOTH and brother EVANS OGWENO and two sisters.

Agoro Sare Alumni would like to appreciate all teacher Alfred's friends and colleagues especially KUPPET, MR. BENARD AMBASA, MR JABES YALA and ALL KENYANS who participated in the funds drive SAVE TEACHER ALFRED which RAISED Kshs 1.5 M against the targeted 8 M hence the delay in the evacuation.

Till we meet again ALFIE."

Mr Otieno, a father of three was hopeful that he would be back to normal health but unfortunately, he succumbed to cancer, which is one of the top diseases claiming many lives annually.

A few days before his death, the deputy principal used to post inspirational posts. This was his last message before he died.

"If ever I needed you, I NEED YOU NOW, LORD," read his last message.

Kenyans have condoled with the family of the late Okoth Alfred Otieno and here are some of the messages;

Eva: Ooh God of heaven and earth, we plead with your mercies that you take away completely from us this deadly animal called CANCER......RIP mwalimu.

Teeka: This cancer is a monster from hell!!!! We've lost a neighbour just today may God comfort all those who lost loved ones.

Paul: Soo painful, wish the case had been brought to your attention earlier. RIP brother.

Alice: Am in tears. I could not look his photo twice. I felt so so so sad for him. I cried for him. RIP bro. May the Lord give you everlasting rest with the angels.

Tess: Shine on ur way. May God grant his family peace that surpasses human understanding.

Monica: RIP teacher and May God give comfort to your family and friend. Where did we go wrong with this cáncer thing? You took away my beloved mum but we curse you out in the mighty ñame of Jesús Christ.

Pauline: Cancer Cancer..... Where did you come from?? Monster taking away our beloved one's...... You took away my mum.... Ooooh God Intervene we need you Lord. It's so painful...... May he rest in peace.

Kip: Pole sana.... Cancer is now the deadliest killer than anything known in humanity.... God have Mercy on us.

Njaramba: May he RIP.may the almighty give your family comfort and strength. Fly with the angles.

Peter: This is very hurtful. May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

Wanjiku: Go well mwalimu. Rest in eternal peace.