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Kenya-Stockholm Women Fighting Men in Court

Kenya-Stockholm women appear to have changed strategy in fighting men who manhandle them at home or in public. In a dramatic case that is set to hit the courts at Flemmingsberg tomorrow Wednesday September 23rd at 14.00 sharp, a Kenyan woman has taken a Kenyan man to court for having hit her hard following an after Party brawl at the famous Red-Line Disco in Sätra.

According to the woman, she is taking legal action to warn men that time of battering women and getting away with it is over. Attempts by some good Samaritans to settle the matter out of court have been fruitless.

After the woman was beaten, police was called and since her condition was deemed serious, she had to be admitted to hospital for further examination and treatment. Witnesses are expected to give evidence in a case that has attracted enormous interest in Kenya-Stockholm. It is probably the first time a woman has taken a Kenyan man to court claiming damages for having been beaten.

According to a KSB agent dealing with the case, numerous Kenyan women have taken off duty to attend the case in solidarity. The women believe that they need to make a statement that any violence against them will no longer be tolerated. According to their ring-leader, “an attack on one Kenyan woman by any man is an attack on all Kenyan women”.

The case carries a prison term of at least two years while the court may also opt for a fine whose figure will depend on the level of physical damage. A blow could cost 5.000 kr but since the woman has also claimed mental and psychological torture, it is not clear how much the guy may have to pay in case the court opts for a fine. Nobody knows how the case will be decided and at the moment, it’s a wait and see kinda situation. KSB is following the storo.

Okoth Osewe

September 22, 2009 Posted by makozewe | News & Analysis | 4 Comments

Petty’s In-Law Passes on in Kenya

Petty Osewe Okulo, the wife of Mr. Okulo Masala, has lost her In Law in Kenya after a long illness. Kenyans, friends and well-wishers are invited to a harambee on Saturday 26th September 2009 at Hornsgatan 137 (Tube Station -Hornstull) from 18.00. The late has left a huge hospital bill which needs to be defrayed and the Petty family has appealed for help in kind. Further info can be obtained through :0737883068. KSB sends deep condolences to the bereaved family during this trying time of great shock and sorrow.

Okoth Osewe

September 22, 2009 Posted by makozewe | News & Analysis | Leave a Comment

Diaspora: Jack Owuor Passes on in the United States

The late Jack

Our late brother Jack Owuor was taken by the Lord suddenly, shockingly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009. The prayer of the family is that the body should be transported to Kenya to be buried in the land of his ancestors.

Melitus Apollo Owuor, known to his family and friends as Jack, was born to the late Mzee Robert Owuor and the late Mama Salome Owuor on May 5, 1949 at Kano near Kisumu, Kenya East Africa. Jack Apollo, who is the brother to Hon. Miruka Owuor, Advocate and other brothers and sisters attended Onjiko Primary school and later Homabay Boys Secondary and Nakuru High School. After High school Jack married his wife Pamela Owuor and in 1973 flew to the USA where he attended Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and completed his Bachelors and Masters degree in Chemical Engineering in 1978.

Immediately upon graduation, Jack Owuor was hired by a paper mill company- Genster and relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1982. While in Los Angeles, Jack started his own business which became successful and allowed him to sponsor many relatives and friends to the USA for further studies. Jack Owuor later contested the Nyando Parliamentary seat in Kenya in 2007.

Our brother struggled with illness on and off and on September 15, 2009, Jack Owuor collapsed at his home in Los Angeles and attempts to revive him were in vain.  He is survived by his dear wife, Pamela Owuor, two sons, two daughters and two grandchildren.  A Committee set up to accomplish this wish has determined that the costs are approximately:

- Funeral home $ 9,500.00
- Transportation $ 6,000.00
- Burial expenses $ 4,000.00
Total $ 20,000.00

Jack A. Owuor The fundraiser will be held on:
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: 14911 Calle Las Brisas
Paramount, CA 90723

The Family Appreciates all the help they can get to ease this final journey. If you are unable to attend, but wish to help, please contact the following for a funeral account information. Alternatively, you can simply forward or mail your contribution to:

Mrs. Pamela Owuor
14911 Calle Las Brisas
Paramount, CA 90723

(As stated above, Account details will be availed soon)
God bless you all for caring, and for your love and support.
Committee Chairman: Humphrey Ong’ondo (202)374-4050
Assistant Chairman : Williams O. Owuor (213)216-5481
MELITUS APPOLO OWUOR FUNERAL

May the almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace.

KSB sends deep condolence to the entire family of the late Jack Owuor during this period of great shock and sorrow.  We hope that the family will have the courage to go through this difficult and trying moment.

September 22, 2009 Posted by makozewe | News & Analysis | 1 Comment