Former editor at the Standard, Ben Ochieng Ogodo. [File Courtesy] The news of Ochieng’ Ogodo’s passing struck like a sudden storm, leaving behind a profound silence where once stood a towering figure in science journalism. I was preparing a presentation on science communication in rural Malawi when the devastating message arrived- Ochieng, my classmate at Moi University and the Nairobi University School of Journalism, was gone. To many, Ochieng was more than a journalist; he was a mentor, a guide, and a pillar in the realm of science communication. His desk was a sanctuary for young reporters seeking wisdom, his words a compass for those navigating the complex world of science reporting. His…