The death of popular Ohangla musician Tony Ndiema has sparked an outpouring of grief, with leading entertainers, musicians and public figures paying glowing tribute to the late singer.
Ndiema died on Tuesday while receiving treatment at Oasis Hospital in Kisii after an illness.
Ohangla star Prince Indah led the tributes, describing Ndiema as a brother and a pillar of the music industry.
"From the same music industry where dreams were nurtured... From the same grounds of toil where laughter once echoed... This evening, we stand united in silence, bound not by festivity but by a great loss. One of our own, Tony Ndiema Wuod Okinyo, has taken a final bow," Indah wrote.
He said although Ndiema had "rested in eternity", his legacy would continue to live on through the lives he touched and the music he created.
Lang'ata MP and media personality Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang'o, also mourned the singer with a brief but heartfelt message.
"Go well brother... Tony! Sing for them in heaven!!" he wrote.
Actress and comedienne Sandra Dacha described the singer's death as a dark day for the Ohangla fraternity, saying his music brought people together and kept the genre alive.
"Osiepa, your music brought joy, united people, and kept the Ohangla spirit alive. Your voice may have gone silent, but your legacy will continue to echo through every song and every heart you touched," she said.
She also conveyed her condolences to Ndiema's family, friends and fans, wishing the musician eternal rest.
Veteran singer Suzanna Owiyo said she was deeply saddened by Ndiema's untimely death, describing him as one of the industry's outstanding talents.
"It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the untimely loss of one great Ohangla sensational artist, Tony Ndiema. His incredible talent will never be forgotten," she said.
Ndiema was widely regarded as one of the leading voices in Ohangla music. Colleagues and fans have continued to remember him for his talent, vibrant performances and contribution to the growth of the genre.