Gov’t Official Collapses, Dies After Dinner As Governor Pays Glowing Tribute
Vihiga County residents have been under a cloud of fear and sadness since the sudden death of Ezekiel Maleya Ayiego, the county’s secretary.
Ezekiel reportedly collapsed and died on Tuesday evening after eating his supper and showing no signs of illness.
Confirming the incident, Vihiga County Governor Wilber Ottichilo mourned the official’s sudden death, describing it as a blow to both the immediate family and the county.
“It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of Ezekiel Marley Ayiego, who was serving as the County Secretary and Head of County Public Service in the Vihiga County Government at the time of his death,” he stated.
The governor paid glowing tribute to Ezekiel, calling him a resourceful member of society who did everything he could to improve the lives of others.
6th November 2024
— Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo, EGH (@Gov_Ottichilo) November 6, 2024
NOTIFICATION OF DEATH OF MR. EZEKIEL MARLEY AYIEGO – COUNTY SECRETARY AND HEAD OF COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE, COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF VIHIGA
RIP CS Ayiego
H.E. DR. WILBER K. OTTICHILO, EGH
GOVERNOR VIHIGA COUNTY pic.twitter.com/2ROJCnUCVL
“Ayiego, who unexpectedly passed away last night at his residence, was a committed administrator, educator, change advocate, and a dear friend to me and many others,” the governor commiserated.
Ezekiel was born on October 20, 1967, in Ingidi village, Lugaga Wamuluma Ward, Vihiga County. He served as principal of Chesamisi High School from 2018 to 2021 before entering politics.
He was also the principal of Vihiga Boys High School, Ingotse High School, Friends High School Kigama, and Lwanda Secondary School.
He also taught at Sunshine High School, Musingu High School, and Namirama Girls High School.
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He also served as the vice-organizing secretary of the Kenya Secondary Schools Heads Association (KESSHA) starting in 2018.
Until his death, he was Vihiga County’s secretary and head of public service.
“He served as a highly efficient County Secretary in my administration, where we diligently collaborated to reform the Vihiga County Public Service,” Governor Ottichilo added.
“On behalf of my family, the County Government Staff and the people of Vihiga County, I wish to send my deep condolences to the family and friends of Ezekiel Marley Ayiego.”
Gov’t Official Collapses, Dies After Dinner As Governor Pays Glowing Tribute
