Several years ago, tragedy struck once more in the saga of the Ouko family as Christabel Ouko, the widow of the late Cabinet Minister Dr. Robert Ouko, met her untimely end in a devastating car accident.
The somber events unfolded on a Monday afternoon, reminiscent of a bygone era. As Christabel embarked on her journey homeward, the mundane act of travel took a tragic turn as the vehicle she was traveling in became entangled in a harrowing road accident along the Kisumu-Kericho Road, near Muhuruni, around 3 pm.
The news of her passing sent shockwaves through the community, resonating with the echoes of tragedy and loss. Christabel had been returning home following her attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of Anyang Nyong’o, the newly inaugurated Governor for Kisumu. Little did she know that her journey would abruptly cease, shrouded in the veil of unforeseen calamity.
In the aftermath of the accident, Christabel’s remains were tenderly transported to the serene confines of Siloam Hospital Mortuary in Kericho, where her presence would linger in the solemn embrace of mourning.
The untimely demise of Christabel Ouko casts a poignant shadow over a life marked by resilience and fortitude, her journey intertwined with the enduring legacy of her late husband, Dr. Robert Ouko. Though the passage of time may have dulled the immediacy of the pain, the memory of her tragic passing remains etched in the annals of history.
In the wake of Christabel’s passing, a profound sense of loss envelops the hearts of many, as the echoes of her indomitable spirit resonate with the enduring legacy she leaves behind. Though years may have passed since that tragic day, the memory of Christabel Ouko endures, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.