Siaya County Governor James Orengo has joined leaders in mourning the death of Mzee Eliud Nyikal Okaka, father of Seme Member of Parliament James Wambura Nyikal.

In a tribute on his official X account on Monday, April 13, 2026, Orengo described Mzee Nyikal as a distinguished elder and champion of education.

At the same time, Orengo remembered the late Mzee Nyikal Okaka as a champion for community development.

“Deeply saddened by the passing of Mzee Nyikal Okaka, father to Hon. James Nyikal. A distinguished elder and champion of education and community development. Condolences to the people of Seme and the Nyikal family. Rest in power, Mzee,” Orengo stated.

The demise

Seme Member of Parliament James Nyikal announced the death of his father, Mzee Eliud Nyikal Okaka.

The legislator shared the news in a brief message on Facebook on Saturday, April 11, 2026, confirming the loss of his parent.

“My Father has gone to be with the lord. A life well celebrated,” he wrote.

Details about the cause of death and funeral arrangements have not yet been made public.

Tributes

After the announcement, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party joined leaders in mourning the death of Mzee Eliud Nyikal Okaka.

In a statement posted on X on Sunday, April 12, 2026, the party expressed condolences to the bereaved family and described the late Mzee as a respected elder whose legacy remains a blessing.

“We commiserate with the family of James Wambura Nyikal (MP-Seme) on the passing of their patriarch, Mzee Eliud Nyikal Okaka. Mzee was a respected elder whose life was well lived and whose memory will remain a blessing,” the statement read.

The party added: “As a party, we pray to God to grant them peace, strength and fortitude to bear the pain of this heavy loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”

The ODM message added to a growing list of condolences from political leaders and institutions following the announcement of Mzee Nyikal Okaka’s death on April 11, 2026.