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Reported by AI

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa announced the death of his younger brother Silas Barasa on Sunday after a short illness.

Governor Barasa described his brother as a humble and kind-hearted man known for his generosity.

"It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my younger brother, Silas Barasa, following a short illness," the governor stated.

Funeral arrangements will be shared later. Barasa asked the public for privacy and prayers.

The news comes weeks after the governor graduated with a PhD from Kenyatta University.

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