Skip to main content

Protests in Kisii over change in Mzee Simeon Nyachae’s funeral venue


The memorial service for Mzee Simeon Nyachae was held at the Nairobi Central SDA Church on February 11, 2021.
Residents from Nyanturago in Kisii County on Thursday staged a demonstration against decision to move Mzee Simeon Nyachae’s funeral venue.
Also Read: Former Cabinet Minister Simeon Nyachae dies at 88
According to them, moving the venue from Musa Nyandusi stadium to Gusii stadium amounts to disrespect of their culture since Nyachae’s will indicated where the official ceremony should be held.
The angry residents who thronged the stadium were astonished to see organizers demolish tents already erected for the Monday, February 15 send off.
According to them, local hotels and shops were already stocked in readiness to receive visitors across the country.
Musa Nyandusi Stadium is considered a cultural venue for most Gusii cultural and political activities.
Also Read:
1. Leaders mourn former minister Simeon Nyachae
2. Former Cabinet Minister Simeon Nyachae dies at 88
3. Maziko ya mke wa Nyachae
However, the venue for the burial service was changed after the family said COVID-19 containment protocols would not be achieved at the initial place due to limited space.
The service will be held at Gusii Stadium on February 15 starting at 9 am before the procession leaves for his home, his son Charles Nyachae said.
The late Cabinet Minister will then be laid to rest at a private ceremony at his home in Nyosia Village, Nyaribari Chache.
On Thursday, a memorial service was held at the Nairobi Central SDA Church-Maxwell for family and friends.
Joined the family and friends of former Cabinet Minister, MP, and long-serving career civil servant Simeon Nyachae for his memorial service at Nairobi Central SDA Church.
May God grant his family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
May He Rest In Eternal Peace.
pic.twitter.com/CG2UHyckEA
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga)
February 11, 2021
Dr. Fred Matiang’i (Interior CS); Mutahi Kagwe (Health CS); Raila Odinga (Former Prime Minister); Musalia Mudavadi (ANC leader); Martha Karua (Narc Kenya leader); David Maraga (former Chief Justice) are among dignitaries who attended the service.
Nyachae died on February 1 at the age of 88 and is survived by four wives and 20 children.
He once served as a chief secretary and head of civil service during the late President Daniel arap Moi era.
Mzee Nyachae also leaves behind a vast business empire with interests in manufacturing, transport, real estate, banking and large-scale farming.
According to the Business Daily, he was among the leading shareholders of the NCBA Group alongside the Kenyatta family, Naushad Merali and the late Central Bank governor Philip Ndegwa.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Take care of yourself__"The first wealth is health".

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...
Post a Comment
Read more

WHERE TO BUY THINGS AT A BARGAIN IN NAIROBI

 1.Cereals – Get them in Nyamakima in that kichochoro for Molo matatus. Groundnuts from the market cost Sh190 per kilo, but at Nyamakima they are Sh110. You can also get apples and other fruits at a good price. 2.  Diapers and bar soap – OTC. The kichochoro between Tuskys and Equity.  3. Chemicals for homemade detergent, bleach, fabric softener, disinfectant – OTC, the building with Tuskys, go upstairs, first floor. They will even explain how to mix them.  4. Bulk shopping – If you can manage to go to Kawangware or Eastleigh, you will save a lot. In Kawangware, go to Samrose in the market. Alight at Mlango Soko, then at Cooperative Bank, go down and turn at the first right turn, walk about 20 metres and you will find SamRose. Go with a list, they will give you the prices. If you are buying things for a shop, they deliver. Alternatively, you can turn left and walk a bit for like 100 metres where you will find many wholesale shops including FairPrice. Also look out for Israel. In Eastlei...
Post a Comment
Read more