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Tragedy As Swedish Boyfriend Of Kenyan Lady Drops Dead At Mombasa Airport

Tragedy has struck the family of Ms Grace Wanjohi, a Kenyan national, whose Swedish boyfriend collapsed and died upon arrival at an Airport in the coastal city of Mombasa. Mr. Edlund Jan-Erik, the Swede had travelled to Kenya to wed his girlfriend in a colorful ceremony that had taken a long time to plan. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International airport, Edlund took another flight to Mombasa but unfortunately, he dropped dead as he was filling forms at the reception.

According to communication from the bereaved Grace, she went to the Hotel where her boyfriend was supposed to check in but he did not turn up.

“When I got there, the reception Desk informed me that he had not checked in that morning and I said to them that may be, there is a plane delay and that I would check on him later that evening”, Grace wrote in an email obtained by KSB.

That same evening, Grace gave up waiting and decided to return the following day at 14 hrs Kenya Time. When she was informed that her boyfriend had not been seen, she called his number in Sweden to try and establish whether he had a change of plans and failed to travel but there was no response. She then called his cell phone but once again, there was no answer. She asked the Hotel reception if they had heard from Edlund but the receptionist said she hadn’t.

Before Edlund travelled, he asked his girlfriend to buy him a SIM card which he could use to communicate when in the country. When the Swede failed to show up at the Hotel, Grace left the SIM card with the receptionist and gave instructions that if he arrives, he should use the SIM card to communicate to her. Little did she know that her boyfriend was already dead.

When she went to check her email the following day, she found the shocker. Edlund’s son wrote that his father was dead although he gave no details. Disturbed, Grace sent an SMS to the son asking for more details. The son said that he did not know anything about the circumstances but added that it was his sister who was handling the matter together with the Swedish Embassy in Nairobi. He left a message to the son that in case any further details came up, the son should keep her updated.

Grace then left for Nairobi arriving on Monday this week. She went to the Swedish Embassy for more details about the boyfriend’s death but the Embassy informed her that they too did not have much details. She then decided to return to Mombasa to follow the case. When she was in a Mombasa bound bus, the Swedish Embassy called her and asked her if she could help with identifying the body and she accepted.

The problem now is that Grace would like to attend the burial of her late boyfriend in Sweden but the Swedish Embassy has informed her that she needs a letter from Edlund’s family before they can process a visa. Grace has been to Sweden to visit her boyfriend on several occasions. She was last in Sweden in March last year. She has appealed for assistance from Kenyans in Sweden in any way possible so that she can make it to Sweden to bury her beloved. If there is any way you can help, contact KSB.

Okoth Osewe
 

May 24, 2007 Posted by makozewe | News & Analysis | Leave a Comment

Sweden Based Kenyan Player Recalled To National Team

By DENNIS MABUKA

SWEDEN-based professional, Paul Oyuga, has been recalled to national team Harambee Stars that is gearing up for return leg Africa Cup of Nations Group Six qualifying match against Swaziland in Mbabane on June 3.

Oyuga, who last played for Stars in run up to 2004 Nations Cup finals held in Tunisia, replaces Malaysia-based and former Ulinzi striker, Mike Barasa, who is unavailable due to personal commitment.

“Since Barasa will be committed elsewhere, we have been forced to recall Oyuga. I’m very confident that Oyuga will be good cover for Barasa,” Stars coach Jacob “Ghost” Mulee told reporters yesterday.

Barasa played for the last 15 minutes of the first leg encounter between Stars and Swaziland at Nyayo National Stadium on March 25. Stars won the tie 2-0.

Also making a comeback to the side is former Tusker striker Oscar Kadenge. Kadenge is currently turns out for Rwandese side, Rayon Sports, after having a one-year spell at former Uganda league champions Sports Club Villa.

The tactician said Norway based midfield maestro Titus Mulama, may not make the team. “You remember Mulama limped out of the pitch when we played Swaziland and is yet to recover fully. He just returned the other day for his side and thus he will not be fit for the return match,” he said.

Chemelil Sugar’s Mike Mururi has been included in the side as Mulama’s replacement.

Mulee said he expects four professionals to be involved when Stars take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a friendly match at Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani on Sunday.

The four include skipper Robert “Boban” Mambo (Sweden), Patrick Oboya (Czech Republic), Kadenge (Rwanda) and Jamal Mohammed (Israel).

Mulee said he believes Stars are capable of upsetting the two time Africa and Olympic champions, who are on transit to Kampala, Uganda, where they face Cranes in another return Nations Cup qualifier on June 3. “We are prepared for the big match. I have a team ready to do battle and I can promise an outright win against them,” Mulee said flanked by assistant coaches Twahir Muhiddin and Zedekiah “Zico” Otieno.

He said he will field a blend of upcoming and experienced players adding: “Only 90 minutes will decide the outcome but I know we will come out on top.”

Mulee confirmed that he expects remaining professionals to link up with the team by next Tuesday. “We hope the remaining pros will have joined us in camp by Tuesday because after the Nigeria match…we have four days in Kasarani before departing to Swaziland.”

Meanwhile, defender Charles “Fundi” Oduor is relishing a dream comeback to the team if Mulee picks him to play against Nigeria. Oduor, who turns out for Tusker, was recalled to the team last week after a six year absence.

His last match for Stars was in 2001 against Gabon that the hosts, then under Germany-born coach Reinhardt Fabisch, won 2-1 at Kasarani.

“It feels good to be back in the team. I have been out for six years and to include me in the side after such a long time shows that the coach has faith in me.

I know I will have to work extra hard to win a position in the side since all central defenders are good.”

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s advance party arrived in Nairobi yesterday and immediately proceeded to Grand Regency Hotel where the team has been booked (adds Charles Thuku).

Nigeria Football Association (NFA) deputy secretary in charge of competitions, Mohammed Sanusi who led the visitor’s three-man party, said home-based players alongside deputy coach Agustine Eguaovon were scheduled to jet in yesterday evening followed by the professionals today.

Sanusi added that foreign legion will make a late arrival in the country alongside the team’s German head coach Berti Vogts.

He said after the friendly against Kenya, the team will fly directly to Kampala.

Lifted from Kenya Times 24/05/2007

May 24, 2007 Posted by makozewe | News & Analysis | Leave a Comment