Former National Youth Fund Chairman Bruce Odhiambo is dead.

According to reports Bruce who was also a music producer and played with the Mombasa based safari sound band and the Spartan was pronounced dead early this morning after he was admitted at the Nairobi Hospital Intensive care unit after his blood pressure hit extremely low levels.

He was also an actor and featured on the star studded controversial Kenyan movie 'Project Daddy'. He owned the Johari Cleff studio and has nurtured many talents especially in the music industry.

Odhiambo was appointed  Chairman of the Youth fund  in 2014 replacing Gor Semelang'o but later resigned after allegations of theft at the organisation.

Several celebrities and colleagues who were with him at the entertainment industry have so far come out to mourn him.

"Very sad about the passing of my friend Bruce Odhiambo. In the last three months, he remained strong even as his sick heart failed him. It was sad to watch him suffer. I will cherish the many moments we spent together. We have lost a good man and one of the most creative minds," posted Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua.

On her part Carol Radul of Radio Afriica posted "You were front and centre when we created@RadioJamboKenyain 2008. I'll remember you for your contribution to Kenya's music industry. Rest in peace Bruce Odhiambo"

Artist Prezzo described his death as a big blow to the industry noting "Just got the sad news and its hard to come to terms with your demise. You paved way and had everyone's back . Huge blow to the industry. Rest in paradise Bruce Odhiambo till we meet again".