Dear Friends, I have learnt of the passing away of Mr. Patrick Onyango Sumba with profound shock. The late Onyango was indeed a true nationalist – one of the few in his generation who sacrificed personal glory (when he had it all) to deliver for his countrymen to enjoy democracy at a time when it was thought that Moi was unbeatable.
Moi did indeed go and there is still a lot to be done but the name of Mr. Onyango Sumba deserves a footnote in Kenyan history. Not many Kenyans (or Africans for that matter) have had the talent to walk the lawns of Munich Olympic stadium to participate in an official program of talent and endurance. Onyango did just that at the Munich Olympic Games as a participant.
It is God’s will. Let’s pray for his family during these difficult times. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
J. Bunde
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Thanks Bunde, for reminding Kenyans that the late Patrick Onyango represented Kenya in the Men’s Triple Jump at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. Link:
http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/on/patrick-onyango-1.html
Thanks for paying tribute to my late Uncle. He was a great man, a true role model for us young people who believe in making a change