Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho joined fellow leaders and Kenyans at large in mourning former Bomet Governor Dr Joyce Laboso who died yesterday at the Nairobi hospital.

Laboso who died of cancer had sought treatment in the United Kingdom and India since May 29 before returning home on July 14.

Several leaders led by President Kenyatta his Deputy William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga sent their condolences to the family and people of Bomet.

In his message, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho who is currently of the country called for renewed national focus on the policy and Infrastructure related to the screening, testing and management of various types of cancer.

"At this point I also wish to request for renewed national focus on the policy and Infrastructure related to the screening, testing and management of various types of cancer." said Joho

Adding " The condition has been devastating to Kenyans from all walks of life.

On the death of the Governor Joho said "We have not only lost a champion of devolution but most importantly a wonderful human being.