Mama Margaret Atieno Allela, the church loving family matron who loved all
“Mama loved hosting and whenever one visited her, she made sure they had a meal before leaving. I am therefore inviting all of you to our home this weekend as we lay Mama to rest,” the words of the Master of Ceremonies at the funeral service for Mama Margaret Atieno Allela at the SDA Nairobi […]
Mzee Peter Musyoka : Kalonzo Musyoka eulogises his late father as a ‘street wise’ operator
Former vice president Kalonzo Musyoka recently amused mourners when he described his late father, Mzee Peter Musyoka Mairu as a street wise operator. Daring his political opponents to challenge his new political direction, the Wiper Democratic Party supremo told those who wanted to take him head on that they will soon learn that he (Kalonzo) […]
Honorable Goddfrey Hilary Oduor: a lover of justice, books, and the arts
Perhaps as a herald of a future stellar career in the legal field, Godfrey Hilary Oduor Awino wrote a brilliant composition while a pupil at St. Lwanga Primary School in Mombasa titled ‘The Bell of Justice’. His teacher, seeing such a unique composition in her teaching career, had to consult her colleagues in the staff […]
Samuel Kiambi Kirima: the man who sold mysteries
When Nkunjumu Catholic Church was established in 1982, we worshipped in open air. Then the Christians built a temporary structure with ruthiru (fern) walls. Then they started fundraising to build a permanent structure. The church would hold monthly fund raisings. A lot of the Christians were small scale farmers and they would bring farm products […]
Samuel Geita : A man with the patience akin to Pope Francis, a hard-nosed journalist a lover and a loving father
One would likely lack the words to describe the person and life of Samuel Mwangi Geita but friends and family have tried- ranging from one who saw in Samuel the persevering patience of the head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis to a daughter who sees him a hero even I death and a wife […]
Kibe Muigai- a down to earth academic giant who was world authority on urban planning
Those who knew Dr. Kibe Muigai talk of a happy go lucky chap who never had the infamous chip on shoulder the much learned folks are well known for. Instead, they talk of a down to earth, fun loving and the quintessential expert on sustainable urban development. His colleagues at the United Nations Human […]
Clementine Esther Wanjiku Kamunyi
On the morning of 1 August 1982 when rebels from the Kenya Air Force attempted to overthrow the government the city of Nairobi was in utter chaos. With shops looted and general mayhem reigning supreme in the city, it was the duty of the disciplined forces to restore law and order. Only the brave dared […]
Children, Youth Sector Loses one of the Foremost Crusaders
On Tuesday last week, Kenya and the children and youth sector in particular lost one of its upmost illustrious voices in the name of Mr. Aloys Opiyo Otieno, who until his death was the Executive Director of Undugu Society of Kenya. Aloys, as he was fondly referred to, passed on April 6, 2021 morning while […]
Allan Makaka: Rugby speedster makes the last dive ever into the endzone
The common consensus in the rugby fraternity is that Allan ‘Sibwor Malala’ Makaka, the celebrated rugby player who transitioned on 22 May 2020 was a speed merchant. Many are of the opinion that Kenya has never seen a player who could show his opponents a clean pair of heels like Allan. In the words of […]