Mike Sonko sends tearful message about his mother's death

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko marks 20th anniversary of his mother's death

- The senator posted an emotional message about his mother on social media

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko has sent heartbreaking message to mark the 20th anniversary of his mother's death.

The senator in an emotional post on his social media pages, recalled how on December 2, 1997, his mother Saumu Mukami Mbuvi passed away.

Sonko in his post, said his mother never got the opportunity to say goodbye to them before her death.

"It's painful to lose a MOTHER On 2/2/1997 at around 2:57 pm, We lost our loving MUM the late SAUMU MUKAMI MBUVI: You did not get time to say goodbye to me and your entire family," the post in part read.

The senator said his mother's death changed their lives forever and he and his family always shed a tear when they remember her .

"Secret tears still flow when we think of you. Living without you is almost impossible. In life we loved you, in death we do the same,

"We thank God for your life, we know you are with us and keenly watching over us. Your departure really changed our lives completely," he said.

In honor of his late mother, Sonko named one of his daughters Saumu.