Senators on Tuesday paid tribute to the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua, terming him an exemplary leader who put the interests of the people first.
Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi said Gachagua left his mark on devolution for vigorously opposing the misuse of funds.
He cited last year's impeachment motion during which Gachagua told the Senate that Nyeri MCAs ganged up to remove him after he refused to fund what he called their selfish interests.
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Gachagua died of pancreatic cancer last Friday in the UK.
He will be buried on Monday at his home in Hiriga. President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to deliver the eulogy.
The body is expected in the country early Thursday morning and will be received by a large delegation.
Senators asked the government to invest resources in treating and curing cancer.
Nominated Senator Naisula Lesuda asked parties to the striking doctors' negotiation to hasten the talks because many cancer patients are suffering.
"The solution has to be found on cancer. Some time back we were talking about HIV/Aids but now cancer has become the order of the day," Busia Senator Amos Wako said.
Nominated Senator Joy Gwendo asked Nyeri county leaders to put aside their differences and support the newly sworn in Governor Samuel Wamathai.
Wamathai and hundreds of residents will receive the body at the JKIA.
Gachagua's brother Rigathi,
Governors Paul Chepkwony (Kericho), Jack Ranguma (Kisumu) and Kenneth Lusaka (Bungoma)
will
accompany the body from the UK.
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County communications officer Jack Kabiru said the body will be taken to Lee Funeral Home ahead of a memorial service. The date and venue are to be announced.