Relatives of the late former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno mourn during the body viewing at Lee Funeral Home on September 11, 2025 / DOUGLAS OKIDDYFamily and friends of the former Cabinet Minister and veteran politician Dalmas Otieno were overwhelmed with emotions as they viewed his body at Lee Funeral Home, Nairobi, on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Otieno passed away earlier on Sunday in a Nairobi hospital, where he had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness. He was 80 years old.
Relatives of the late former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno mourn during the body viewing at Lee Funeral Home on September 11, 2025 / DOUGLAS OKIDDYLeaders were also present to condole with the family.
They include former Migori governor Okoth Obado, family spokesman Mark Rachuonyo, and Odoyo Owidi, among others.
Family spokesmen Mark Rachuonyo and Odoyo Owidi before addressing journalists during the body viewing of former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno at Lee Funeral Home on September 11, 2025 / DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Former Migori governor Okoth Obado addresing journalists during the body viewing of the late former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno at Lee Funeral Home on September 11, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDYHe is perhaps best remembered for his role as Minister for Public Service in the Grand Coalition Government, where he spearheaded transformative reforms in Kenya’s civil service.
Family and friends of the late former Cabinet Minister Dalmas Otieno mourn during the body viewing at Lee Funeral Home on September 11, 2025 / DOUGLAS OKIDDYBorn in 1945 in Rongo, Migori County, Otieno had a long and distinguished career in politics and public administration.
He served as Minister for Industrialisation, Labour, and Transport & Communications during his early political life and later played a central role in digitising government services and modernising civil service operations.
