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Kenya: The death of one of the oldest men in Kipsigis land at the age of 133 he was a veteran of the First World War

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Reports Leo Odera Omolo In Kericho Town.

DEATH has occurred of one of the last surviving veteran of the First World War who is estimated to have died at the age of 133.

Mzee Barnabas Kiptanui Arap Rop saw actions in Tanzania, Madagascar and some Islands in the Indian Ocean during the First World War between 1914 and 1918.

He got married in 1918 after being discharged from the Kings African Rifles {KAR} and his eldest child is now aged 90 years.

The grand old man was buried last weekend at Kapcheluch village near Kabianga University College a {local campus of the Mo University Eldoret} and Kabianga Trading Center in upper Belgut within Kericho County.

According to Mzee Arap Rop’s own account, he was born around 1879 and was converted to Christianity around 1910. He was conscripted into the Fist World War not as a young man, but an adult who at the time he was almost approaching his middle age.

Among the leading personalities who turned up to bid him a tearful farewell was the Belgut MP Charles Keter, an aspirant for the newly created Sigowet / Soin constituency Justice Kemei who is a prominent businessman in both Mombasa, Nairobi and Western Kenya.

His burial attracted unusual large crowd of well wishers, friends and relatives. The late Arap was a cousin and age-mate of Mr Kemei grand father the late Cherengeti Arap Cheruiyot who died three decades ago.

Speaker after speaker spoke about the grand old man wish counseling and wisdom. They added that he was the custodian of the Kipsigis culture and used to advice the younger generation on how to live in peace with one another and also preached the word of gospel which he had mastered without acquiring modern education.

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photo of the grand old man who is beieved to have been the oldest man in Kisigisland if not in Kenya

Kenya: The Rusinga Island Community in the mourning mood following the sudden demise of the chairman of Suba Council of elders

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Reports by Leo Odera Omolo

The resident of Rusinga Island were on Sunday afternoons thrown into a mourning mood following the sudden death a prominent educationist and a farmer Mr Apollo Okeyo Omuga who died of what the family suspected to be related cardiac arrest.

Doubling as the chairman of the Sub Council of Elders, Mr Okeyo Omuga was a retired school teachers who rose through ladder and ranks and became the Provincial Adult Education Officer before his retirement bout eight years. After his retirement from active service he then embarked into rehabilitation and reforestation program through an NGO, which saw millions seedling of tree planed on various hills within the Island which had been depleted of natural tree, particularly around Ligongo Hill.

Family sources says Mr. Okeyo Omuga has been slightly unwell and suffering from diabetic and hypertension and was among the many hundreds of Kenyan people who recently traveled to Lioliondo in the Northern Tanzania and visited the famous retired Pastor in search of treatment.

He had also succeeded in turning his lakeside Kakirigu farm in Waware area green in the semi-arid Rusinga Island by introducing new method and technology of mechanized irrigation using the idle waters of Lake Victoria producing vegetables, maize and other cash crops.

Mr Okeyo Omuga will be remembered for having actively participated in the development activities of Rusinga Island in particular and the Suba region in general. He is credited for having been a good organizer and mobilizer when it comes to the question o development and progress.

He was among the founder and patrons of the Rusiga annual cultural festival which brings together sports and cultural dancers from the various sub-clans and communities.

He is survived by his three wives, a large number of children most of them grown ups. His body was rushed to the mortuary in Homa-Bay town for preservation pending the family arrangement for burial, which will be announced later.

Among the leading personalities who sent their condolences to he braved family is Dr Mark Matunga, an aspirant for the position of Homa-Bay County governor who told this writer that he had just spoken to the deceased on Sunday morning and did not expect anything unusual to happen to him therefore his untimely him came as big shock to him.

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USA, Mn: VISITATION, PRAYER AND FUNDRAISER

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from DAVID ADAWO

I am appealing to all Kenyan Community members in twin cities and around to come to get together as one and give this young life a well deserved send off worth the lifestyle she lived. In life she cheared up many lonely and sad lives with her warm smile, in death, we can only give her a warm send off telling her thank you on behalf of the many lives she touched. Thanks.

“I shall pass through this life but once, If there is any good I can do let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again….”

From: daniel monari

To our community,

The funeral organizing committee for the late Jeannette Kibagendi wishes to inform the community that there will be a prayer and memorial service to be held in remembrance of the late on Sunday January 15th at Progressive Baptist Church, 1505 Burns Avenue Saint Paul Minnesota 55106. This event will be hosted by Progressive Baptist Church where the late Jeanette used to fellowship. Visitation will take place as from 3:00PM-4:00PM followed by a prayer service to be conducted by Rev Dr Miller and then to refreshments in the fellowship hall in the Church Basement.

Member of the community, family, friends and well-wishers will also have an opportunity to view the body during the prayer and fundraiser on Saturday 2/14/2012 at the CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 501 73RD AVENUE NORTH BROOKLYN CENTER MN 55444 as from 4PM.

Contributions towards the funeral, burial and Hospital expenses are being received by the committee and for those who will not be able to attend the fundraiser or are out of state, your donations can be sent Jeannette Kibagendi Fund, TCF BANK Account # 7441591237.

For all other questions, please direct them NOT to the grieving family which is already overwhelmed by the loss but to the Committee chairmen Dr Edwin Bogonko and Philip Omesa. Their phone numbers are 652-334-1200 and 763-267-5710 respectively.

DM
(for the committee)

BEREAVEMENT!!!

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from AKR|Association of Kenyans Living in Rwanda

Dear Fellow Kenyan,

Please join me in consoling one of our members, Malach Musotsi, who lost his Dear Mum last week. For further details, please contact Ann or Malach on the phone numbers given on the email below.

Carol.

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From: Anne Osendi

Fellow Kenyans,

Please join us prayer as we support and encourage our brother Malach Musotsi whose mother passed away yesterday,15/12/2011 while undergoing treatment in Kenya.

Currently, no committee has been put in place but we welcome your support and contribution .Please contact Anne Osendi (0788309502) Or Malach (+254726465289)

Thank you,

Anne Osendi

Accounts Coordinator | i engineering Rwanda

t +250 788 309502 | m +250 788 309502 |
www.ieng-group.com

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Lawrence Kenya: Achola’s Mum Passes On!

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from odhiambo okecth

Lawrence,

Please receive my sincere and heartfelt messages of condolences following the death of your Mum.

I remember you calling me from Dar when my Mum was still in Hospital and talking to both Gen Sungu and Myself. I know it was an expensive thing battling with Cancer and it is my prayers that you and your Family get comfort and the strength to navigate through this rough terrain.

I was there and I know how tough it can get. But again, we must always have faith that we are all One Family Under God and your pain is my pain.

In God we must all trust fro providence.

Odhiambo T Oketch

— On Thu, 12/1/11, modhiambo @ . . . wrote:

Pole Lawrence.

Lee, you are addressing Lawrence as if she is a woman.

Millie

From: Lee Makwiny
Hello Members,

One of our members, Lawrence Achola lost her mother last Sunday. You remember she had posted sometimes back that the mum was diagnosed with cancer.

The Burial has been scheduled for the 10th December 2011 at their rural home in seme kadero Ksm rural. Body is still lying at MP shah hospital.

Pole bro!

Kuyo: Fairwell, Anne McCaffrey

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With works which covered a spectrum of science fictional themes, from dragons used to save agriculture from pests (the Pern series), to a singing starship (The Ship who Sang novel and sequel(s)), Anne McCaffree will be fondly remembered. I got to meet here in person once on the occasion in which she was author guest of honer at one of the annual Science Fiction Worldcons in USA.

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From Taras W.

“American Sci-Fi Author Anne McCaffrey Dies”,
http://www.myfoxny.com/dpps/entertainment/american-sci-fi-author-anne-mccaffrey-dies-dpgonc-km-20111122_16074259

USA, NJ: DEATH AND FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

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from Doc Odotte

It is with sadness and grief that we announce the death of The late Jakwath Fares Awuonda originally of Nyabondo, Nyakach and a long time resident of Kakrao, Suna, Migori County. The Late Awuonda passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2011 at Kisii Level 5 Hospital from complications after head surgery. His remains are lying in Kisii Level 5 Hospital Mortuary awaiting hospital bills payment and funeral arrangements. Thereafter, the body will be transported to Kakrao, Migori County where he will be laid to rest Sunday, 6th of November 2011.

The Late Awuonda leaves behind a widow, Dina Awino from Kokwanyo, Wang’neno near Mawego Technical School, sons, Shadrack Awuonda of Lodi, New Jersey, Robinson Ochola Awuonda, Zadock Otieno Awuonda of Migori and four daughters among others. He was the Father- in- Law to Christine Opiyo Awuonda, (from Karachuonyo) of Lodi New Jersey and uncle to Peter Menya Midigo of Mount Vernon, New York.

We are therefore inviting all Friends, Relatives and Well-Wishers for a Fundraising to enable us meet Hospital Bills payment, transportation his remains and for burial expenses which will take place on Saturday, the 29th October 2011 at our residence as follows:

Shadrack Awuonda and Chritina Opiyo- Awuonda
189 Norwood Avenue, Lodi New Jersey 07644
From 6PM

Incase your schedule may not allow you to be able to make it for the fundraising, a bank account details has been provided hereby below for your personal contribution user friendly deposit:

Shadrack Awuonda
189 Norwood Avenue,
Lodi New Jersey 07644
Bank of America
Routing Number: 021200339
Checking Account Number: 381015397809

You may call to console with them at the provided family telephone numbers and please have the Awuondas in your prayers at this difficult point in time.

For more information, please, contact the following:
1. Shadrack Awuonda (201) 458-2562
2. Chritina Opiyo-Awuonda (201) 566-8709
3. Peter Menya (914) 755-1507
4. Tom Odul (201) 841-2403
5. Charles O. Gunde (973) 495-7209
6. Moses Ouma ( 845) -242-6446
7. Ben Okeyo ( 845 ) 527-1273
8. Claudius Oyoo ( 862) 239-3231
9. Elder Maurice Ojwang’ (646 ) 739-0370
10. Elder Elly R. Ndire (914 ) -648-1232
11. Benbow O. Oguche (631) 398-7133
12. Francis Simmy Ogada (862) 235-9456
13. Enosh Odera (201) 960-6740
14. Duncan Ojera (908) 875-3620
15. Pastor George Okumu-Camerra (973) 668-6186
16. Tom Ogindo (914) 554-9613
17. Dr. George Omburo (201) 774-4351
18. Vitalis Tambo (484) 951-1791
19. Engineer Charles Kodi (203) 982-3834
20. Zachary Ramuya Njoga (845)7218135)

KENYA: THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF AMBASSADOR GEORGE MICHAEL OKEYO IS NOT ONLY A BIG LOSS BUT ALSO A BIG BLOW TO THE RUSINGA ISLAND COMMUNITY.

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Reports Leo Odera Omolo.

The cruel hand of death of Ambassador Michael George Okeyo has robbed the Rusinga Island’s community in particular and Kenya in general a highly valued individual personality who was a man of great value to the Kenyan society.

A career diplomat Okeyo was born on July 27,1939 at Kaswanga village in what is today called Rusinga West Location, Mbita district within Homa-Bay County.

He was born in a staunch Christian family and pioneer member of the SDA church of the late Mzee Zephania Owuor Ong’udi and Mama Philidah Nyengo who was the daughter of Pastor Johana Onyango of Kakimba in Mfangano Island.

Pastor Onyango was also the father of the late Senator Selemiah Mbeo-Oynango who in 1962 was elected to represent South Nyanza district in the tri-cameral parliament as the member of the Senate.Mbeo-Oyango was later to become the first Mbita MP in 1966 during its inception after the abolition of the Senate and Regional Assemblies under the 1962 “Majimbo Costitution” of the Lancaster House.

Mbita was curved out of the original Lambwe constituency which was later renamed Ndhiwa.Senator Mbeoi-Onyango is also the father of Ochieng’Mbeo who in 1992 won the Mathari parliamentary seat in Nairobi and later become Kenya’s representative to the East African Legislative Assembly in Arusha.

Ambassador Okeyo took his early education at Kaswanga Primary School where he passed his KAPE with flying colors and later joined Kisi high School in the late 1950s.Being close to the late Tom Mboya also a fellow Rusinga man, Okeyo was among bunch of Kenyans who proceeded to the United States for higher education. He was admitted to Berkeley University, Carlifonia where he graduated with bachelor and master’s degrees.

He worked briefly with the International Monetary Fund {IMF} Washington D.C. before returning home in Kenya and joined the civil service in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations. He later studied and obtained diploma in international diplomacy at the University of Ursula in Sweden and obtained another similar diploma from the University of Nairobi. During his long and rewarding career with the Foreign Ministry he was posted to several Kenyan missions abroad before being appointed Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York.

He was finally recalled back home and appointed the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labor and later to the Ministry of Minerals and Natural Resources from where he retired.

During his youth Ambassador Okeyo was an excellent footballer. On several occasions he and this writer turned up for Rusinga location football team during the annual festivities organized by the Low Land Association whose founder and Secretary General was the late Tom Mboya. The football matches were usually played at Sindo Trading Centre in Kaksingiri Location. The games involved the teams from the five original Low Land locations of Gembe, Gwassi, Kaksingiri, Mfangano and Rusinga Islands.

Ambassador Okeyo because of his hard volleys {Dabal} which were sending most goal-keepers panicking while other packing, especially his specialty the free-kicks outside the box earned him a nick name “Okeyo Atiu.”The Rusinga team had always come on the top of the rest. On occasions Okeyo and this writer were invited to play for the Rusinga community team in Kampala Uganda, under what was then commonly known as “Luo Majimbo League” involving teams from all Luo Locations in Nyanza and the Rusinga team had always inspired by Okeyo and came on top of the rest.

The Ambassador has battled with the bout of kidney ailment, which for a long time made him uncomfortable with a lot of pains bravely born out.

A gentleman who wore the smiling face all the time Ambassador Okey left behind two wives Deborah Ayah Okeyo and Prof Acholla Pala. He was blessed with nine children, but three of them have passed away leaving only six children all grown ups.

He will be laid to rest at his father’s rural home in Kaswanga village on Rusinga Island West Location on Sunday 16thg October, May Our Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Leo Odera Omolo aged 74 years is a veteran Kenyan journalist living on semi-retirement, but currently operating as a freelance writer in Kisumu and parts of Western Kenya and also across the border into Tanzania and Uganda. He was born in Rusinga Island, but currently a resident of Awendo.

Kenya: Professor Wangari Maathai, So You Think You’ve Left Us?

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From: Joram Ragem

Professor, Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai,

I have no right to tell you to go quietly into that dark night. All I ask is that you don’t give God a hard time about leaving parts of our land arid and semi arid. Just ask that he sends moderate and consistent rain. I promise, we will continue your work to plan trees …. .sob. As for Harambee Stars playing on your day, wasamehe tuu mama. When they bring us glory, we will call them Wangari Stars, and get rid of this word Harambee! And Mama Wangari, you don’t stop amazing us even in your silent moment. Who would have thought of the best way to get rid of Hyacinth but you dear professor. If we can use this weed to gloriously slide into heaven like you have, our Lake Victoria environment will be rid of this Mbuta chocking weed, we will save trees and we will create more jobs. When your ‘Hyacinth/Papyrus-Safari Rally Car’ reaches the Heavens Gate, Ask St Peter to order removal of Hell’s Gate from our country. September was particularly awful. I am sure he will ask God to do it in a minute since He will recognize the same Papyrus that saved Baby Moses when Miriam left him on River Nile, when Pharaoh was being mean. They will know this is the same weed from the same waters that saved our generation, and not the kind Pharaoh was smoking or the kind some of our politicians could doping on especially those who beat you up Mama! Mama, one last thing, if you chose to be laid to rest on the Hyacinth/Papyrus bed made from those whe ain’t your tribe and particularly, Luo Nyanza, yet you come from the Highlands of Mt Kenya, you have also ended this demon we call Tribalism. Please put in a good word for us up there. Kenyans are inherently good people.

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Joram Kaulikazi Ragem

wuod Ndinya, wuod Onam, wuod Amolo, wuod Owuoth, wuod Oganyo, wuod Mumbe, wuod Odongo, wuod Olwande, wuod Adhaya, wuod Ojuodhi, wuod Ragem (You may be my relative, but it matters less now. This is New Kenya!)

USA, NJ: TRIBUTE TO MZEE SAMSON NYABARO KENGOCHA

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From: Tebiti Oisaboke

Dearest Family of Mzee Samson N. Kengocha,

I join with so many others who knew Omogaka Kengocha in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a very long and productive life.

The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the sorrow they leave behind. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his indeed was a life well-lived. Mzee lived to 108 years old. Many of his age mates and some younger than him have long gone latest being Mzee Okondo, Onyansi, Kiberi, Mbeche among many others.

Mzee Kengocha nicknamed “Asua” will be remembered for his warmth and kindness to everyone he met. He always had a smile, and a fruit to greet you. I remember those warm school afternoons when we used to sit on his front porch sipping our tea or munching amapera, sugar canes and sweet bananas. This makes me remember Ogutu and Ombiro, God bless their souls. He was always kind, lovable, cheerful, funny and humorous. Omogaka Kengocha had a total of eleven children among them; the late Misaeri, the late J. Abeba, the late Ogutu W, the late Ombiro M, Nehemiah, Nduko J, formerly of Jersey City, NJ and his baby brother Ogembo, J of Jersey City, NJ. Daughters include the late Jemimah Moraa, the late Anne, Osebe and Marita. Mr. Nduko Jerome relocated back home to try his hands in politics and has made two attempts to capture the Bonchari seat 2002 and 2007 in the Kisii County.

Mzee Kengocha was the longest serving employ of Itierio High School. Up until his retirement he was in charge of the kitchen department and fed many students most of them hold responsible positions both in the private and public sector in Kenya or elsewhere in the world.

May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him. He has traveled a long and successful journey. May the good Lord in heaven rest his soul in eternal peace and save him a place in His Kingdom on the day of resurrection; Amen, Amen, Amen!!!

Rest in eternal peace, Omogaka

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

In Sympathy,
Tebitii Ogutu Isaboke

Family and friends will be gathered at 286 Colombia Ave Jersey Heights, NJ on Saturday October the 8th, from 5 P.M to 10. P.M

For More Information Please Call:

Rose Kengocha- 1201-628-5987
Richard Oguku- 1551-200-1170
Daphne – 1973-572-7387

Kenya: Nobel laureate Maathai to be cremated as per will, family says

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from Tebiti Oisaboke

Rest in peace, Mamaa. You have fought a long female empowerment, people’s democratic rights, poverty, hunger, starvation, Nyayo’s autocratic government, destruction of the water catchment centers, soil conservation and the list goes on and on. You have left a legacy which needs to be emulated by all mothers of the world. You were the world’s environmental mother who deserves all burial respects and honors.

Bye-Bye and rest in peace Mama Mathai

TOI

The following article has been recommended:
Nobel laureate Maathai to be cremated as per will, family says
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THE LATE PROFESSOR WANGARI MAATHAI: CONDOLENCE BOOK

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from AKR|Association of Kenyans Living in Rwanda

Fellow Kenyans,

Most of you may be aware of the demise of Professor Wangari Maathai on Sunday the 25th September 2011. Her death is untimely and a great loss to our country Kenya and the world at large. She inspired many of us through her commitment to conservation, democracy, women’s empowerment, the eradication of poverty and civic engagement.

For those wishing to express their condolences on the passing of Professor Maathai, a condolence book has been opened at the Kenya High Commission office, Kacyiru. You can visit and sign during the normal working hours.

Please remember the family during this difficult moment.

Carol.

Kenya: Funeral of the mother of an ODM marred by political jostling and confrontation in Rusinga Island

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Reports Leo Odera Omolo In Mbita Town.

WHAT could have been a solemn and tearful sending off of a highly respected woman who had served her people diligently in her life time was turned into an ODM public rally and marred by heated confrontation between the dozens of aspirants for the various elective positions within the County, parliament and Senate.

This was during the burial last Sunday of the late Mrs Damaris Auma Odhimbo at Kolo village, Rusinga Island East Location, Mbita district. Mrs Odhiambo was the wife of a prominent politician the late Harrison Midiang’a Odhimbo Opiyo a former member of the defunct Nyanza Regional Assembly and prominent KANU leader in the larger South Nyanza district.

She was the mother of the ODM nominated MP Millie Odhiambo. The late Mrs Odhiambo who served for a long time as a social worker with the former County Council of the larger South Nyanza district, although she had earlier trained as a nurse at the Kendu SDA Mission Hospital {Gendia} as a nurse. She is survived by five daughters and three sons. One of her sons is a Nairobi lawyer Dan Odhiambo.

In attendance were dignitaries who include Mrs Ida Odinga, the wife of the Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the Immigration Minister Gerald Otieno Kajwang’ who was the political host and acted as the master of ceremony COTU {K} Secretary General Francis Atwoli, The Lanbds Minister James Aggrey Orengo,Assistant Ministers Beatrice Kones,Elizabeth Ongoro,MPS Eng James Rege {Karachuonyo}, Ababu Namwamba {Budalangi} Oyugi Maguwanga {Kasipul Kabondo}, Nominated MP Rachel Shebesh, Dr Joyce Laboso {Sotik}, Martin Ogindo (Rangwe},the CEO of the Kenya Literature Bureau Mrs Eve Obara, who is also the Maendeleo Ya Wanawake representative in Nyanza.

Also in attendance was the ODM Director of Elections Board Eng. Phillip Okundi, several aspirants for County governor Dr Mark Matunga, William Oloo Otula, .

Minister Otieno Kajwang’, however, was faulted for having failed to recognize the presence of a dozens of members of the Suba Council of Elders led by their chairman Apollo Okeyo Omuga. The group had travelled from distance places like Suna Migori, Nyatike, Mfangano, Lambwe Valley. The master of ceremony ignored local community leaders from Rusinga and Mfangano islands and instead spent time introducing some politically non-entities who turned out only for making sycophantic outbursts for the purpose of attracting hand outs from politicians and those who were described as “ bunch” of hero worshippers.”

In his brief, but moving address Atwoli pleaded with the politician to help him make achievements for the workers. He made it categorically clear that he would not contest any political office, but want to dedicate his energy and strength to the service of Kenyan workers, further saying that this would be his last mission and he would not seek for another term of office.

One of the leading contenders for the position of governor Dr Mark Matunga told his opponent for the same seat who were present and who included the former MP for Rangwe Eng.Phillip Okundi that they should expect a bruising battle for the seat, which he was sure for certain that he would beat them all at the polls with comfortable majority of votes.

Another aspirant Opiata Odero who is a close relative of the Odhiambos and a resident of Rusinga island only made a traditional war-cry and sat down amid prolonged laughter made a war cry and sat down.

Prior to the funeral ceremony, there was evidence of jostling for power as to who is suitable to contest the Mbita seat in the next general election as Otieno Kajwang’ his decided to move a high notch to contest the Homa-Bay Senate seat. The strong jostling was between the supporters and relatives of the two local politicians Millie Odhimbo and Phares Ogweno Ratego an executive with an NGO in Nairobi who has declared his interest in contesting the same seat.

Millie Odhiambo and Ratego hails from one village called {Kolo} and have close blood relationship while their homes are situated only 100 yards apart, and the jostling almost marred the funeral ceremony, but the situation was saved when Ratego steered clear of making any speech at the tension parked funeral ceremony. Supporters of Ratego insisted that Millie Odhiambo is married to a Zimbabwean husband therefore she is a foreigner in Mbita and that Zimbabwe is her home turf and that even in Zimbabwe there is also a parliament and she should go and contest for a seat in Zimbabwe Parliament instead of Mbita. Due to tension that prevailed, Rtego was prevailed upon by elders to keep away from making any speech at the gathering which he obeyed, though he was present.

In her summary of the event, Millie Odhambo who was full of uncalled fore self-glorification styling herself as “Amillo Geza Geza Nyar Rusinga” heaped a lot of praise to a Nairobi businessman Sammy Wakiaga who he said had contributed immensely towards her mother’s funeral expenses and thanked him whole heatedly.

Wakiaga got another showering praise from Obilo Opiyo the brother of Odhiambo Opiyo and brother in-law of deceased who said the Nairobi businessman had donated to him as a person Kshs 30,000 to assist him take care of hundreds of guests and funeral attendance and expressed the family gratitude.

The Lands Minister James Orengo told the mourners that it was time for President Mwai Kibaki to endorse the candidature of Raila Odinga as his successor the same way Ral had endorsed him in 2002. The late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, said the Minister had also endorsed President Kenyatta’s leadership in the early 1961, it was therefore as a good gesture of appreciation of the Kikuyu his time to keep the field open for Raila’s presidential bid.

The Minister said that as far as political situation I the country stands today, if Kibaki endorses Raila for the presidency, the country would be peaceful and the transition would be very smooth. Kibaki has already declared that he will not endorse anybody for the next presidency, but Orengo argued that this would not augur well with his legacy of ten years presidency, smooth.

Former Information Minister Raphael Tuju who has declared his bid for the presidency came under scathing criticism. Orengo said Tuju is heading for a failure and will not make it to anywhere. “If I personally failed to tame Raila when I stood for the presidency in 2002 against him, I expect Tuju to perform much poorly..

Some former and present civic leaders in South Nyanza, who of lately have become politician for hire, attacked Tuju saying he had been sent to spoil the field for “Agwambo” but their utterances carried no weight and were ignored as they are known to have perfected in the art of political sycophancy ready to be hired by anyone with money to go and vilify his opponents.

They argued that according to Luo tradition virtue and cultural value, a woman is not suppose to go to a front line in a war.-in her home of birth because she transformed by the virtue of her marital status to be a foreigner and an outsider.

Mrs Odhiambo funeral attracted thousands of grim faced mourners who included members of her family from Kanyada Kanyabala near Homa-Bay the family of her husband, friends and relatives

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Six Death Announcements

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from: PubliceyeT@ . . .

Death Announcement Of Cornelius Onditi Onyono
http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=14740

FUNDRAISING, VIEWING & TRIBUTES AND RESURRECTION MASS PROGRAM
http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=14731

A Young Kenyan Girl Who Suffered Stomach Cancer Is Dead
http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=14711

Death Announcement Of Evans Nyansera
http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=14708

Gospel Music: United Church Of Zambia —Kumisa Nzambe
http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=14684

Death Announcement Of Elder George Okeyo
http://www.publiceyesite.org/blog/?p=14656

KENYA: THE LATE JOURNALIST ALPHAYO OTIENO BURIED.

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From: erasto agwanda

THE late Journalist Alphayo Otieno was finally buried over the weekend at Kalwande Village ,Karapul Sub-Location in Siaya County.

Thousands of his former colleagues and friends eulogized him as a man who will be missed by many and remembered for his writing prowess .

Mombasa Town Clerk Tubman Otieno said that he had missed a friend who wiill be hard to find

Many said that Otieno who started as a reporter with the then government owned “Kenya Times”, before being a reporter with “The Standard” Newspaper and later “The Leader” and “The Westerner” will be remembered for all the good things he did while he was alive.

He was born in Mombasa and later attended Union Primary School before joining Kisumu Boys Secondary School and later went to the United States of America and came back in Kenya in 2009.

He also had a stint as a web designer.

He fell sick last December and succumbed to death during the Easter Holidays.

He leaves behind two widows and four children.

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KENYA: JOURNALIST TO BE BURIED ON SATURDAY.

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By Our Reporter

The late journalist Alphayo Otieno will finally be buried on Saturday 7th May 2011 at Kalwande Village Karapul Sub Location in Siaya District.

According to the late Otieno’s friend and journalist Agwanda Saye, the body will leave New Nyanza Provincial Hospital on 6th then the body will be viewed at his Upper Migosi Residence before the body heads to his rural the same day.

Agwanda added that there are tow burial committees in Kisumu with the late Otieno’s processional colleagues meeting at Hilbrew Hotel situated at Jommo Kenyatta Grounds while his friends will be meeting at Ofafa Bar situated along Kisumu -Kakamega town.

“All those who were Alphayo’s friends and colleagues should see where they would wish to go and make their contributions” Agwanda added.

Meanwhile condolences messages continues to stream in in regard to the late Otieno’s death,Nairobi Businessman Tom Alwaka,Kisumu Advocate David Otieno Njer,East Africa Law Society of Kenya Vice President James Aggrey Mwamu,Kisumu businessm and Peter Opondo “Tausi”,the proprietor of Vic Hotel and The VIC Hotel and Mon Ami Nirman Dabba have all condoled with the late Otieno’s family that the family had lost a man worth not loosing.

Former Marie Stopes County Director Cyprian Otieno Awiti,Kisumu Town MP Shakeel Shabbir ,leading Kisumu Insurance Broker Robert Otuge Oruko and Unionists Ishmael Nooh Ooro and Francis Bushuru Wangara have also sent messages of condolences to the late Otieno’s family.

Media Consultant Kwendo Opanga condoled the family that Otieno wasa happy chap who really enjoyed what he used to do.

“He would antagonize you and still come back to you remorsefully and he was determined in all that he used to do, he used to call me “Opash”,”Kwendo added.

Mr.Rafiq Dhanji the Director of JRS Security Services said that Otieno used to leave with his words while his Robinson Security Services Provider Jim Joe Chege said he had lost afriend.

The late also was a contributor to leading online publications i.e.”Jaluo.Com”,”Majimbokenya” amongst others died after ailing while undergoing treatment at the Victoria Hospital where he died last Friday,he leaves behind two wives and five children.

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Announcement of Death, Prayers and Financial Support for Aggrey Naya

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It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Aggrey Mulo Naya.  Mr. Naya is husband to Magdalene Syombua Naya, father to Sheila and Samantha Naya, son of the late Jason Naya Osero and Monica Ngonga Naya.  He is son in law to Joyce Wavinya King’oo and the Late George King’oo of Kawethei, Kangundo, and businessman in Machakos Town.  He is a brother to Philip Naya, Hilda Odhiambo, Walter Naya, Julia Juma, the late David Naya, Willis Naya, Pamela Naya, Timothy Naya, and Milka Naya.  He is brother in-law to Charles Juma, Charles Omondi, Isaac Kachama,  Peris Mbithe, Paul King’oo (Boston, USA) and Fred Mutua.

He lived in Kenya before relocating to Maryland, USA in 2010.

Mr. Aggrey’s home is in Obambo Village, Boro Division, Siaya Alego location in Siaya County.

Prayers and fund raising will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Disciples Fellowship International (DFI) Church (located at Colesville Baptist Church premises), 13100 Andrew Drive, Silver Spring MD, 20904, from 6 pm and 11 pm.

Date                             : February 26, 2011

Time                            : From 6 pm to 11 pm

Location                      : Colesville Baptist Church, 13100 Andrew Drive, Silver Spring MD, 20904

Your prayers and support are highly appreciated.

Please send your donations to:

Account Name          : Magdalene Syombua Naya

Bank                              : Bank of America

Account Number     : 446-017-779-564

Routing #                     : 052-001-633

Zip Code                       : 20904

Contacts

: Clive Mutunga (703-868-1320)

: Willy Randiki (301-792-8692)

: Justus Mulwa (301-455-3030)

: Paul King’oo (978-230-9993)

: Kasesya Mativo (240-505-3437)

: Rose Kioko (703-863-4330)

REST IN PEACE WUOD KASAYE

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Today marks exactly eight years since we bade farewell to one of our own,the late Dr.Zachary Okong’o Ajiki whose untimely death brought sorrow all over the well known Kasaye village.The family and friends are yet to come to terms with what transpired on the fateful day.They were left speechless and they still are today even as they mark this eighth anniversary.Your untimely death left a vacuum that shall never be filled.The people in whose shadows you walked and whose souls you touched cannot afford to forget such an enduring,charming guy who you were and still is on your death bed.Fondly missed by your friends,sons,daughters and all the people who had interacted with you in one way or the other.Your acts of heroism shall forever remain embedded in our minds even as we learn to appreciate the fact that you are no more.What else can we say when our hero is no longer in our midst?Who can we present our grievances to with you miles and miles away from us?These are questions that only your presence could answer but as things stand now,we may not be able to answer them till we join you in the far off lands away from the cares and worries of this unjust world.Our tears are still flowing,the pain is still as fresh as it were then,the sense of loss can never be forgotten.YOU WERE OUR HERO.REST IN PEACE WUOD GI BOLLOH.

Kenya: Bereavement Announcement; Melisa Musiani Mulumbu

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From: bkojiem@ . . .

Dear Kenya’s and friends

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of 19 year old Melisa Musiani Mulumbu, daughter of the US based Benga guitarist Wycliff “Jamarachi” Mulumbu and Evenline Anna Mulumbu on 20th January 2010 in Kenya.

The funeral arrangements for the beloved daughter are ongoing. Friends and family are gathering for prayers, support and final preparations. Fund-raising to off-set pending hospital bills and funeral arrangements has been set for Saturday, January 29th from 4pm at his residence, address listed below. Burial is scheduled to take place on January 31st. at her ancestral home in Bumala, Busia.

Please feel free to call or stop by Jamarachi’s with words of encouragement. Any support during this bereavement period will be highly appreciated.

Jamarachi Mulumbu
1947 S. Hall Street
Allentown, PA 18102
mulujama@gmail.com

484-223-9014

Alternate Contact:

Andrew Auma 484-347-0332

USA, PA: FUND RAISING FOR GEORGE ODESSEY

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From: bkojiem@ . . .

We regret to announce the death of Mr. George Odessey of Gem Yala and former Central Bank of Kenya employee. Friends and family are convening at 415 E. Mosser Street Allentown PA for prayers and funeral arrangements. There’ll be a fund raising on Saturday 1/22/11.

The venue for the fund raising will be at 931 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA 18109.

George Odessey was the Father of Janet, Millicent, Don, Eddu, the late Mummy. Mike Odessey of Ohio, Kevin Odessey, Jeff Odessey, Cicy Odessey, Steve Showtime DJ Odessey and Mumji Odessey of Allentown PA. Berryl and Bryan Odessey of Minnesota. Brother to the late Maurice, Malawa Odessey and Geoffrey Odessey of North Caroline, Emmanuel Odessey of Kenya Police Workshop, Nairobi.

For more information please contact:

Jayne Benbow 631 398 7133
Elizabeth Otieno
Mike Odessey
Kevin Odessey
Jeff Odessey
Cicy Odessey
Mummji Odessey
Stev Odessey
Geoffrey Odessey
Daniel Okwiri
Michael Kamire
Erica Otieno
Linda Otieno
Caroline Owiti
Evalyn Achieng