- Veteran journalist Festus Amimo died suddenly on Sunday, December 7, leaving his family and friends in deep mourning.
- His wife, Rose Achieng Ang’udi, could not control her emotions when the coffin arrived in Kisumu before his burial
- Videos of him hugging the coffin went viral, leaving people deeply saddened and many sympathizing with him
Family, friends, and the media industry are still mourning the sudden death of veteran writer Festus Amimo.
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Amimo, former head of Mayienga FM, a vernacular radio station owned by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), passed away on Sunday, December 7.
His body was transferred from Nairobi Funeral Home and airlifted to Poisonous Thursday, December 18, before his funeral.
Did Festus Amimo’s wife hug his coffin?
His beloved wife, Rose Achieng Ang’udi, could not contain her grief when the coffin carrying her husband’s body arrived.
In videos and photos shared online, the grieving woman walked towards the coffin and slowly hugged it.
When the mourners who were there were praying over the body before the journey to their home in rural Awasi began, he hugged the coffin and rested his head on it.
He took off his glasses, and showed sad eyes, a situation that left many with great heartache.
Surrounded by family, who held her to comfort her, she was given enough time to say goodbye to her husband for the last time.
He continued to hold the casket throughout the prayers led by the church before the funeral procession left the field for the St. John the Apostle Catholic Church for mass.
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How did the widow of Festus Amimo mourn him?
Rose, while speaking to mourners and politicians who visited her home in Nairobi, mourned her husband as a man who had big plans for his future life.
He remembered how Amimo had to start the journey to enroll in postgraduate studies before death took him suddenly.
The sad woman, showing great courage, remembered their close relationship and how her husband used to share with her everything that was going on in his life.
Social media users sympathize with Festus Amimo’s wife Social media users expressed their sympathy and grief for Rose, with many sharing emotional messages and prayers at this difficult time.
Kizquid Nyarogendo Rioki:
“He didn’t know anyone but him. He was the best, but he knew a lot of people. This is so heartbreaking.”
Sangos Nash:
“If she gives birth, let the child be called Festus Amimo.”
De Ongere:
“He needs to be looked after, doctors should be nearby, just a small shock to his system can be very dangerous.”
Anyaango Apaka:
“God comfort her. It is not an easy thing, especially in the situation she is in. God, please come down and guide this mother. I can only imagine her pain.”
Winster Akoth:
“Seeing this has made me burst into tears. Death is painful, especially when it takes someone very close. God comfort him in ways beyond human understanding.”
How did Amimo’s wife find out about his death?
In similar news, TUKO.co.ke reported that Rose, while speaking during a memorial service organized to honor the late journalist, shared how she got the news of her husband’s death.
He noted that Amimo had gone out for fun on the night of the tragedy but did not return home, which was unusual for him.
The mother of three said she received a shocking phone call at 9:30 in the morning, informing her that her beloved husband and father of her children had passed away.
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