Mr Ojode described as a friend to all

Government leaders during the requiem mass for the late Mr Ojode
Kenyans are suddened by the death of  Mr Ojode(the assistand minister for internal security).
He has been described as a friend to everyone in the nation. During his requiem mass in Nairobi attended by President Kibaki, Prime Minister Raila Odinga, senior government officials, MPs and ordinary Kenyans, president Kibaki told the congregation at the seventh day adventist church in Nairobi that Mr Ojode was a friend to every one and the two major parties in Kenya.
“His brand of politics was moderate, making friends across political divide,” said President Kibaki.

The President said the late Ojode was a “highly regarded leader” who through “great sacrifice and effort” promoted peace in the country.

"This is sad day for Kenya. We have lost a leader, a patriot, selfless individual and a servant of the people," said President Kibaki.

"His death is a tremendous loss to his family, friends, the people of Ndhiwa and Kenyans."

Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka echoed the President's sentiments.

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Mr Odinga said the late Ojode did not take sides in the politics of ODM and PNU.

"He was the bond that held both sides of the coalition and never played partisan politics," said the PM.

He described the late minister as a "passionate, very committed government official".

"He was dedicated to duty," Mr Odinga mourned.

Mr Musyoka said the late Ojode's politics went "beyond party affiliation".