Kenya Mourns Death of Human Rights Leader Roseline Odede.
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto and other Kenyan leaders are very sad. Roseline Odede died on Friday. She was an important person who fought for human rights.
Ms. Odede led the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. She got sick and died soon after.
President Ruto said Ms. Odede wanted Kenya to be fair for everyone. He shared his love with her family.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also spoke. He said Ms. Odede deeply believed in freedom. She worked hard to make Kenya more democratic.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga also remembered Ms. Odede. He said she improved the Human Rights Commission and protected the rights of vulnerable people.
Mr. Odinga said people trusted Ms. Odede. She demonstrated that the commission was independent and urged it to do its job well.
Faith Odhiambo leads a group for lawyers. She said Ms. Odede always put the country first. Even when things were hard, She stayed strong and fought against bad governance.
An official named Raymond Omollo said Ms. Odede inspired people. Her death makes many people very sad.
Ms. Odede went to school in South Africa. She was a lawyer for over 30 years. She helped people for free. The president even gave her a special award.
Ms. Odede was a leader in many groups. She wanted to improve the lives of women and thought all humans should be treated well.
The country's top prosecutor said he was shocked Ms. Odede died. He said she was an exceptional lawyer. She was respectful but tough.
Kenya will miss Ms. Odede very much. She showed that one person can make a big difference. She wanted Kenya to be a good place for everyone.
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto and other Kenyan leaders are very sad. Roseline Odede died on Friday. She was an important person who fought for human rights.
Ms. Odede led the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. She got sick and died soon after.
President Ruto said Ms. Odede wanted Kenya to be fair for everyone. He shared his love with her family.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki also spoke. He said Ms. Odede deeply believed in freedom. She worked hard to make Kenya more democratic.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga also remembered Ms. Odede. He said she improved the Human Rights Commission and protected the rights of vulnerable people.
Mr. Odinga said people trusted Ms. Odede. She demonstrated that the commission was independent and urged it to do its job well.
Faith Odhiambo leads a group for lawyers. She said Ms. Odede always put the country first. Even when things were hard, She stayed strong and fought against bad governance.
An official named Raymond Omollo said Ms. Odede inspired people. Her death makes many people very sad.
Ms. Odede went to school in South Africa. She was a lawyer for over 30 years. She helped people for free. The president even gave her a special award.
Ms. Odede was a leader in many groups. She wanted to improve the lives of women and thought all humans should be treated well.
The country's top prosecutor said he was shocked Ms. Odede died. He said she was an exceptional lawyer. She was respectful but tough.
Kenya will miss Ms. Odede very much. She showed that one person can make a big difference. She wanted Kenya to be a good place for everyone.
