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 Dr.Paul Bundi Karau I arrived at Kanyakine High School on 18th February 1999 a small village boy. I had never been to a boarding school, and certainly this is the furthest from home I had ever gone. The boys who were assigned to escort me to Mungania dorm looked at my stunted height and loudly wondered how I would survive in Beast's school. "Who is Beast?" I asked in bewilderment. "You will know." Musyoki answered curtly. It didn't take me long to know who Beast was. The following day, as the 10 o'clock tea was being served, I heard a commotion, with boys leaving their tea and running helter-skelter towards the classrooms. I was a fresh mono, so I didn't know what was happening. I ran along the pavement, and came upon a mighty man, who appeared to be adjusting his trousers. He yanked his belt and thrust one whip towards me. I had encountered Beast himself. He was tall, imposing, burly and endowed with a thunderous voice that could re...
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