Festus Amimo: Raymond Omollo, James Orengo and Kenyans mourn the death of Mayienga FM manager

• Festus Amimo, the Head of Mayienga FM, has died, leaving the media industry and fans in shock
• Celebrities like Raymond Omollo, James Orengo, and David Osiany have paid their heartfelt respects
• Amimo will be remembered for his exceptional leadership and dedication to the Luo community through his work at Mayienga FM

The sudden death of veteran radio host Festus Amimo has left fans, leaders, family, and relatives heartbroken.

News of the death of the Mayienga FM station chief was announced on Sunday morning, December 7.

“Mayienga FM mourns the station manager, Festus Amimo. It is with great shock, great sadness, and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely death of our station manager, Festus Amimo WA,” Mayienga FM announced.

Which leaders have cried for Festus Amimo?

Many leaders have led fans to mourn the late radio host, who will be remembered for his fiery breakfast shows.

These five celebrities have expressed their condolences to Amimo on social media.

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1. Raymond Omollo

Home Secretary Raymond Omollo has written an emotional tribute to Amimo.

Omollo described Amimo as a cheerful person and a true friend who touched the lives of many people.

I am deeply saddened by the death of my friend, Festus Amimo.

“Festus was a warm, calm person and a true friend whose kindness and humility touched everyone around him. Until his death, he served with great dedication as Head of KBC Dholuo – Mayienga Radio and Chairman of the Luo Journalists Association, where his leadership and passion for storytelling created many voices and strengthened the profession.

As we mourn him, I remember his family, friends and all who loved him. May we find comfort in the memories we shared and the legacy he leaves behind. Rest in peace, Amimo,” the Secretary General wrote.

2. James Orengo

Governor of Siaya, James Orengohas described the deceased radio presenter as a calm and quiet person.

Orengo said Amimo’s shows were unique because he always respected his guests.

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“Deeply saddened by the death of Festus Amimo of Mayienga Radio. A calm, collected, and truly talented soul whose loss is a huge blow to the entire media community. Your on-air shows were unique, with grace, depth, and unwavering respect for every guest who sat before you. Light on your path, my dear friend, Wuod Awasi. Your voice and spirit will be sorely missed,” Orengo wrote.

3. David Osiany

David Osiany struggled to believe that Amimo was no more.

He praised Amimo’s vision to transform the Luo community through his platform, Mayienga FM.

“Let’s be a little careful here. No, you can’t be dead my brother. You stay in touch and then disappear without saying goodbye!!! What will happen to the dream of building a better Nyanza that you loved? My heart is broken for your loss, Festus Amimo. As the Head of Mayienga FM, you did a great job trying to unite the Luo nation behind good ideas and finding leaders from various sectors to engage the community in many issues that concern their daily lives.

In your death, I have lost a close friend, but the Luo nation and the media fraternity of Kenya are poorer today, because they have lost a brilliant journalist who understood that he had one job to impact lives using his talent and his platform,” Osiany wrote.

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4. Mark Nyamita

Uriri Member of Parliament, Mark Nyamita, also wrote a message of condolence to the deceased broadcaster.

“I am waking up to the tragic death of my best friend Festus Amimo…I am so heartbroken! How can life be so hard? Keep up the good work, my brother, Jakom,” Nyamita wrote.

5. Victor Otieno Juma

Victor Otieno Juma of Ramogi FM also mourned his dead friend, recalling the call he received at 3 am about Amimo’s death.

“Black Sunday again. Brother why now? A strange call rang at 3am, Early Sunday Morning. Rest well Festus Amimo,” Juma wrote.

What did Millie Odhiambo say about the death of Festus Amimo?

In a related article, Millie Odhiambo expressed shock about Amimo’s death.

In her response, Millie called for an investigation into the growing trend of sudden deaths among celebrities.

He questioned whether there could be a connection with the COVID-19 vaccines that many Kenyans received in 2021.

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