- Losing a loved one leaves a void that no one can fill, and Festus Amimo’s family is already feeling it
- Photos of the heartbroken widow of a veteran journalist, Rose Amimo, crying at her home in Ahero, moved Kenyans to tears
- In some photos, Homa Bay governor Glady Wanga was seen consoling the pregnant widow while crying uncontrollably
Kenyans have sympathized with the widow of veteran media personality Festus Amimo after his sudden death.
Source: Facebook
Amimo died on Sunday, December 7, in Nairobi, but the cause of his death has not yet been revealed.
Fans of the Mayienga FM boss, who died at the age of 46, used social media to mourn him with great respect, with many describing him as a mentor, a humble and diligent journalist.
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Amimo was happily married to Rose, and they were blessed with three children. They got married in August 2023. The couple were expecting their fourth child at the time of the journalist’s sudden death.
Several leaders, including the boss of Homabay county Gladys Wanga and Kisumu West Member of Parliament Rosa Buyu, visited Amimo’s family at his home in Awasi in Kisumu county.
“We offered our deepest condolences to the family of our dear friend and respected journalist, Festus Amimo, at his home in Awasi, Kisumu county. The death of Festus is very great; we have not only lost a dear friend but also a powerful voice that touched our hearts as a popular radio presenter from our area. As the family continues the difficult journey to prepare for his final burial next Friday, our thoughts and prayers are with them,” Wanga wrote under the heartbreaking photos of the young widow tears
Images of a pregnant mother wiping away tears and in some being comforted by governor Wanga and Buyu broke hearts.
Here is a picture of it:
Kenyans console the widow of Festus Amimo
Kenyans used social media to comfort the heartbroken widow, praying for her.
Grace Jaber Onego Sing’are said:
“I’m sorry mom, God give you strength. I’m sorry mom.”
Josephine Omondi said:
“I mean, I’m about to cry for this woman because of her condition.”
Grace Jaber Onego Sing’are said:
“I’m so sorry. May God give you strengthðŸ˜.”
Mike Wuod Awino said:
“It’s so painful ðŸ˜.”
Mbidha Junior said:
“So sad.”
Betty Victor said:
“Sorry mom. May God give you the strength to endure, it’s not easy 😥.”
Maureen Koundo said:
“He hugs mom.”
Christine Emily said:
“God comfort him and heal him.”
Mercyline Anywere said:
“Cheer up and stay strong for the sake of the unborn child.”
Christine Mwalo:
“God Almighty is not dead yet mother. May He guide you in this difficult time.”
Mercy Musungu said:
“May God give you the intervention of kimunguntion mum, not easy, but be there.”
Source: Facebook
Things you didn’t know about Festus Amimo
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke shared five interesting facts about the veteran journalist who touched many hearts.
He built his brand through his radio job at KBC’s Mayinga FM. Amimo joined the government-owned media house, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), in 2004.
He was known for his generosity and helped needy students by rallying support.
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