Kenyans are mourning the untimely death of former Youth Enterprise Fund chairman and popular music producer Bruce Odhiambo who died at Nairobi Hospital on Monday 7th January in 2019.
He had been admitted at the facility’s ICU but unfortunately death had its way.
“Yes its true Bruce is dead. He died yesterday evening (Monday) but we wouldn’t want to comment further. We kindly ask the media to respect our privacy over the same,” Steve, a close relative to the deceased told local daily.
In November 2018 just after he returned from India where he had sought special treatment, he developed heart complications .
In same year 2018, he had traveled to India to replace his pacemaker, an electrical device which was implanted under his skin to help manage irregular heartbeats.
The 2016 proved to be a tough time for Bruce who was a close friend to President Uhuru Kenyatta, he was forced to resign from his post as Youth Fund Chair after being embroiled in the 180 million scandal.
Late Youth Fund CEO Catharine Namuye who had also been accused in the saga, died mysteriously at her home in Kileleshwa, then in 2016
5 Facts You Should Know About Late Bruce Odhiambo
- He was born in Siaya County, Luo Nyanza
- He was a musician who formerly worked with Mombasa-based Safari Sound Band and the Spartans
- Between 2014-2016 he served as Chairman of the Youth Enterprise and Development Fund
- Though not married, served as a father to a son and a daughter.
- Ms Namuye and Mr Odhiambo were accused of receiving Sh4.5 million and Sh1.8 million in kickbacks from Quorandum
