Festus Amimo: KBC Promised His Son The Late Mayienga FM Broadcaster Work

Festus Amimo died in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, and will be buried on Friday, December 19
A candle lighting ceremony was held by KBC staff on December 16 to encourage Amimo’s contribution to journalism
The CEO of KBC, Agnes Kalekye Nguna, announced the intention of the station to hire Amimo’s son, Kennedy Ibrahims

Festus Amimo, the boss of Mayienga FM, will be buried on Friday, December 19, at his home in Awasi village. Amimo died on Sunday, December 7, after a fall.

The Director General of KBC, Agnes Kalekye Nguna (right), announced the commitment of the station to employ Amimo’s son, Kennedy Ibrahim (left). Photo: KBC.
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As chairman of the Luo press association, he was celebrated as a champion of change.

On Tuesday, December 16, the staff of KBC, owners of Mayienga FM, held a candlelight ceremony to honor their late colleague.

KBC assures that it will cooperate with the family of Festus Amimo

During his farewell mass in Nairobi, Agnes Kalekye Nguna, the executive director of the national channel, vowed to employ Amimo’s son, Kennedy Ibrahims, at KBC TV.

The center pledged to support the family and encourage Amimo’s donation.

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“To his family, Miss Festus, his relatives, relatives, and close friends gathered here, we see them, we encourage them, and we keep them in our hearts. Please know that this loss is not yours alone; it is ours too. You have heard what others have said, showing who Festus was. He was a star. He was the first employee to bring one of the biggest politicians here. He introduced us to John Mbandi. As an organization, we promise that he will not leave you alone. We will support you until we bury him. After that, let’s analyze how to bring this young man to KBC. When we bury Festus, know that he had a special place in our hearts,” Nguna said.

How Kenyans imported the video

Willys Wekesa:Like father, like son. Things are going like history, thanks to that manager for the change.”
Mary Rainwater: “They have done a good thing considering his son.”
John Omondi:We called this a painful gift to the family. There is no need to find another job not within the same compound.”
Carolyne Odhiambo:God is very merciful, God bless you for that.”
Owino Cecilia: “That is a good step to allow him to continue his father’s legacy.”
George Ooko:Thank you, the late hero deserves to be congratulated!”
Vivian Nyangugo: “Good job, thank you KBC.”

How David Ochieng helped Festus Amimo’s family

As previously reported, Ugenya Member of Parliament, David Ochieng, paid a heartfelt tribute to his late friend to finance the construction of a beautiful ‘lion’ for Amimo’s son.

A friend of Festus Amimo built a lion for his son the announcer. Photo: Jarunda/ Festus Amimo.
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This step follows the custom that the son can build a house only when the father is present; otherwise, the mother must find someone to replace the father.