Nyando Member of Parliament Jared Okello’s mother, Doris Okello, is dead.

The announcement was made by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party through a statement shared via social media on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

According to ODM, Mama Doris died on the night of Monday, May 4, 2026.

However, the Orange Party did not disclose the cause of death while sending their message of condolences to the lawmaker, who is also a member of the ODM National Executive Committee (NEC).

“Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Hon. Jared Okello, MP for Nyando and a member of our National Executive Committee (NEC) following the passing of the family matriarch, Mama Doris Okello, last night,” ODM stated.

The Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga-led party, in its tributes, prayed for strength, comfort, and peace for the bereaved family.

“We pray to God to guide the family and give them strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time of grief. May the Soul of Mama Doris RIP,” ODM wrote on X.

ODM Mombasa retreat

The development comes as ODM concludes its Mombasa retreat, from where it has outlined a strategic path to form Kenya’s next government in 2027, either alone or via coalition, with emphasis on party renewal, candidate scouting, and fair nominations.

In a press statement released on Monday, May 4, 2026, after the conclusion of the party retreat in Mombasa County, ODM announced the party’s commitment to forming the government in 2027.

“It is the strategic and practical plan of ODM to form the next government either alone or as part of the coalition that forms that government in 2027. These dreams remain valid and remain ours,” ODM said.

In the resolution, the secretariat has been tasked with youth and women leadership development, activating university chapters, voter registration drives, AI integration, affordable data advocacy, and fast-tracking compensation for police brutality victims.

According to the report, ODM has vowed to retain the dream to create jobs for the youth, make the government take care of the poor, the widows and the vulnerable, while also raising the upkeep for the elderly from the current Ksh2000 to Ksh6000 per month.

“ODM still believes in change and reform. Over the decades, we have fought for change and reform from the streets through protests and endless demonstrations. ODM was not formed to seek to form government from the streets, but through democratic means. The time for this is now,” ODM said.