The late Fidel Odinga's wife, Lwam Getachew Bekele's speech at the requiem mass held at All Saints Cathedral on Thursday was perhaps one of the most moving messages during the whole ceremony. After speeches by many dignitaries, friends and relatives, Bekel was called upon to say a few words.After her very brief speech mourners were left shading tears. Here is what Mrs Lwam Getachew Bekele said. "My love where do I even begin. 6 years ago I met my six foot prince charming. Your generous spirit will go a long way…you melted my heart with your kindness. The swiftness of your departure remains shocking to me. But I cannot question God. Till we meet again my love my husband."
By Strive Masiyiwa A few weeks ago I went to the doctor. I will tell you what he said about my health at the end, but first read this: Twenty years ago, I arranged to meet a well-known British international businessman who invested a lot in Africa at the time. We agreed to meet for dinner at a leading hotel in London. After a good meeting, we started to walk out of the restaurant when he suddenly collapsed in the lobby. There was total pandemonium as they rushed to get medical assistance. Being London, an ambulance arrived in minutes. I jumped in the back with him as paramedics wrestled to keep him alive. He had had a heart attack and had to have triple bypass heart surgery. Sadly he died a few weeks later. He hadn't been sick and his sudden death surprised everyone. And yet as I reflected on it, and later discussed it with a doctor friend who knew him, I realized he was very laid back about his health despite having a hectic business life. Even during our dinner...
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