By James Okoth
The County Government of Kisumu has confirmed that arrangements for the repatriation of the late Dr. George Rae, who passed away in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on 26th December 2025, have been finalised.
Dr. Rae, a distinguished medical practitioner and key health adviser to Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, died while on duty abroad. He was instrumental in resource mobilisation and in shaping Kisumu’s health policy and development agenda, earning wide respect for his commitment to improving healthcare delivery both within the county and nationally.
In a statement, the County Government said it had fully settled all hospital and mortuary expenses in Seoul amounting to 59.003 million Korean won, as well as the total cost of transporting Dr. Rae’s body back to Kenya.
Following consultations with the bereaved family, the remains of Dr. Rae will depart Seoul on Monday, 5th January 2026, at 11:00 p.m. (Korean Time) aboard an Emirates Airlines flight via Dubai and are expected to arrive in Nairobi on Tuesday, 6th January 2026, aboard Emirates Flight EK 719. The family has requested that the body be received and temporarily held in Nairobi as burial arrangements are finalised and communicated in due course.
Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, on behalf of the County Government and the people of Kisumu, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Rae, describing him as “a pillar of professionalism and public service whose legacy will forever inspire dedication and excellence in healthcare.”
The Governor assured the family of the County Government’s continued support throughout the mourning period, noting that Kisumu has lost one of its most visionary and selfless sons.
