Mourners continue to troop to Maseno University, Odera Akang'o Campus in Yala town for the burial ceremony of the late Education CS George Magoha.
On Saturday, the body arrived shortly after 10 am after spending the night at Magoha's home in Umiru.
Some of the dignitaries who have already arrived at the service include former cabinet secretaries Raphael Tuju and Farida Karoney.
Academics led by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi Prof Peter Kiama were also at the campus.
A host of politicians have also arrived and are being hosted by the Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo.
Tributes will kick off the service.
They will include representatives from Maseno University, academicians, the Siaya County Government, a representative of Doctors/ Surgeons, a representative of former colleagues, Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo and a representative from the government.
Family tributes are then expected to start from 12.00 noon beginning with his brother John Obare, his son Michael Magoha and his widow Barbara Magoha.
The requiem Mass in honor of Magoha will then start at 12.30pm led by the Most Reverend Maurice Muhatia of the Archbishop of Kisumu.
The final blessing of the body is scheduled to take place at 3pm from where the family members led by the Clergy will accompany the body for the final burial rites at his home. 3:30pm, followed by the laying of wreaths.