Festus Amimo: Befriend the KBC Presenter who died Build a Lion for his Son to Last for 6 Days

• Mayienga FM radio presenter, Festus Amimo, was found dead of great sadness in a hotel located in the center of the city of Nairobi (CBD).
• Many came out to mourn him online, a sign that he was a very loved person by the community
• The young journalist had already built a large mansion in the village for his beloved wife, which surprised many due to its size and impressive decoration.
• Before Festus is buried, Luo traditions require that his first-born child at puberty be built a simba (a traditional hut) in the family compound.

Awasi, Kisumu County: Friends of Mayienga FM presenter, Festus Amimo, led by Ugenya Member of Parliament David Ochieng’, have built a traditional house for his first son as his funeral approaches.

Festus died in a hotel room in Nairobi, his death leaving many in great shock as he was still young and had high hopes for life.

According to the Luo traditions, the first son of Festus, who is a boy, should be made a lion in the homestead in the village. Initially, the friends planned to build a temporary corrugated iron building to fulfill the tradition.

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However, Ugenya Member of Parliament David Ochieng’ had a different plan and decided to build a permanent home for the young man.

In a unique act of sincere brotherhood, Ochieng’ chose to build a permanent house instead of a temporary one, and completed it in just six days.

Blogger Jarunda Jaluth Mambobiad dubbed it the fastest built permanent lion ever witnessed in Luo Nyanza.

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In addition to building the lion, Ochieng’ also paid for the tomb of Festus, ensuring his friend was buried with honor and dignity.

“This is the example of true friendship not in words, but in actions,” said Jarunda.

Festus Amimo will be buried this week at his home in the village, while his son is now under a roof built on love, loyalty and unshakable brotherhood.

“Rest in peace, Festus. Your legacy stands strong. To Ochieng’: Thank you for showing us the meaning of true friendship,” he added.

How did the Kenyans feel?

Maureen Nyar-county: “A true friend, even after death, love lives on. Good job David, God bless you always.”

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Nyar Ochieng Siwa: “Glory to God.”

Awuor Ombuya: “This is a very good thing.”

Move Janet: “Weya uru aywag Wuod Awasi, I’m glad he has friends who loved him as much as he loved them. This man Festus…”

Lilian Acham: “Congratulations Ochieng’. You have done all this while being Alego? This is true friendship.”

Inside the luxurious house of Festus Amimo Other news revealed how Festus Amimo, head of Mayienga FM’s radio department, had built a beautiful house in the village for his wife and children.

The house became very popular as soon as the funeral preparations officially started at his home in Awasi, the county Poisonous.

His environment was clean and well-ordered; The two-storey building is surrounded by green landscape, and attracted many with its beauty and modern architecture.

Social media users praised the house for its excellent maintenance, peaceful environment, and its modern and stylish design.

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