Mr. John Peter Omiti, a Kenyan who has been residing in Sweden for more than 20 years, passed away in Kenya on Saturday night. Mr. Omiti traveled to Kenya in December for holidays and was expected back in Sweden soon.
The late Omiti fell ill after which he was taken to a local dispensary. His situation deteriorated and he was transferred to a hospital in Kisumu where he passed away.
Mrs Pamela Omiti, the late Omiti’s wife who lives in Sweden, need to travel to Kenya together with her five children as soon as possible to participate in the funeral of the late Omiti. There is an “Open House” at the residence of the late Omiti at Täby every day from 16.00 hrs. The address is Fliskåsvägen 13, NB.
The following are the directions to Mr. Omiti’s house: Take Råslagsbannan to Åkersberga from Tekniskahögskolan then alight at Hägenäs then walk to Fliskåsvägen 13.
Alternatively, take Tunnelbannan to Mörby Centrum then take bus number 629 to Hägenäs. You will alight a few meters from the address. You can also take bus number 625 from Täby Centrum to the address.
The family invites Kenyans, friends and well wishers to a harambee on Friday 26th January 2007 to help raise ticket for Mrs Omiti to travel to Kenya to attend her husband’s funeral. For further information, ring: 0739744299.
Mr. Omiti has been a very progressive Kenyan who sacrificed tirelessly for the sake of the Kenyan community in Sweden. Through his death, the Kenyan community has suffered a great loss because the gap Mr. Omiti has left behind will never be filled.
Many Kenyans will remember Mr. Omiti as a humble person who always strived to help others in need.
KSB takes this opportunity to send its deep condolences to the family of the late Omiti at this time of great shock and sorrow. Mr. Omiti will be buried in Kenya according to Luo customs and traditions.
Okoth Osewe
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