A high-ranking official's compassionate visit to a bereaved member of the Gor Mahia football club warms hearts and strengthens bonds.
Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo has paid a visit to Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo, who is quietly mourning the loss of his beloved son.
While the family and the club have chosen to keep this painful matter out of the media spotlight, Owalo's visit served as a moment of solidarity and support for the grieving footballer.
"Moments ago, I paid a visit to Gor Mahia attacking Midfielder, Austin Odhiambo, at his Lucky Summer residence, in Nairobi, to condole with him, following the demise of his son," shared CS Eliud Owalo in a compassionate gesture of support.
"At this moment of grief, I join the rest of the K'Ogalo fraternity in consoling Austin's family and praying for them. May God wipe their tears and give them the fortitude to bear the loss."
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