The late Onyango Sumba was accorded a princely memorial service yesterday, at the fully-packed Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi. Assistant Minister Oburu Odinga was among those who attended. The cortege left Nairobi this morning heading to Sumba’s home in Alego, and arrived in Kericho around 14:00. Dr. Rosemary Onyango (Sumba’s ex-wife) and their sons, Pinto and Odhiambo, are traveling in the funeral procession consisting of many mourners.
Those who will represent Stockholm at the burial tomorrow include, Mr. Waore Diang’a (formerly exiled in Sweden), Ms. Rose Adero, Dr. Wycliffe Odiwuor, and Mr. Thomas Opande. The Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, will also attend the burial.
Rose Adero,
Embedded in the Procession
Photo credit: Bunde
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Many thanks to Bunde for the photo capturing the solemn church ceremony, and to Ms. Adero for the continuous updates. Best wishes as you travel to Paddy’s burial.
Osewe, these photos you have posted are so moving. Am in a mourning mood.
I concur,J.O…..and KSB well done!,for doing Paddy`s follow upp.
Why now!Why the generosity in death,why the attention and love which was not provided while Mr. Sumba was alive? Am puzzled. Hypocrisy?Negligence by our top politicians after he returned home?
May the late Mr. Sumba rest in enternal peace.