Veteran politician dies in Kisumu, aged 91
Forwarded By Leo Odera Omolo

Former Assistant Minister and MP for Winam constituency Oselu Nyalik is dead. Mr
Nyalik, 91, died on Thursday at his Buoye home after a long battle with
diabetes. He was one of the surviving veteran Luo politicians who
worked with founding President Jomo Kenyatta. Nyalik
also served in the East African Army Education Corps during World War
II. In 1956, he was elected First Clerk to the African District Council
(the then county council) and later became the first Assistant Minister
for Labour. He leaves behind four wives, 34 children and more than 100 grand children.

‘eastandard’;

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Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:59:36 -0700 (PDT)
From: Leo Odera Omolo
Subject: FORMER MINISTER OSELU NYALICK IS DEAD AT 91 YEARS OLD