A cloud of fear and sadness has hung on the residents of Vihiga County after the sudden passing away of Ezekiel Maleya Ayiego who was the county’s secretary.
Reportedly, Ezekiel collapsed and died on Tuesday evening after taking his supper in the evening without showing any signs of sickness.
Confirming the incident, Vihiga County Governor Wilber Ottichilo mourned the sudden passing away of the official describing it as a blow to the immediate family as well as the county.
“It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of Ezekiel Marley Ayiego, who was serving as the County Secretary and Head of County Public Service in the Vihiga County Government at the time of his death,” he stated.
Late Eziekel Ayiego taking oath of office as new Vihiga County Secretary on Jane 2020.
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Eziekel Ayiego
The governor paid a glowing tribute to Ezekiel saying he was a resourceful member of the society who did all he could to better the lives of others.
“Ayiego, who unexpectedly passed away last night at his residence, was a committed administrator, educator, change advocate, and a dear friend to me and many others,” the governor commiserated.
Born on October 20, 1967, in Ingidi village, Lugaga Wamuluma Ward in Vihiga County, Ezekiel served as the principal of Chesamisi High School between 2018 and 2021 before making a foray into politics.
He was also a principal at Vihiga Boys High School, Ingotse High School, Friends High School Kigama and Lwanda Secondary School. Additionally, he taught at Sunshine High School, Musingu High School and Namirama Girls High School.
He also served as the vice organizing secretary Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) from 2018.
Up until his death, he served as the county secretary as well as the head of public service of Vihiga County.
“He served as a highly efficient County Secretary in my administration, where we diligently collaborated to reform the Vihiga County Public Service,” Governor Ottichilo added.
“On behalf of my family, the County Government Staff and the people of Vihiga County, I wish to send my deep condolences to the family and friends of Ezekiel Marley Ayiego.”
Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo pictured at a Council of Governors (CoG) meeting at Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi on January 20, 2020
Simon Kiragu
Kenyans.co.ke
