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Michael Kijana Wamalwa (1944-2003)
Michael Kijana Wamalwa (1944–2003) was a distinguished Kenyan politician and the country’s eighth Vice President. A charismatic leader and eloquent orator, he studied law at King’s College London and later taught at the University of Nairobi before entering politics in 1974. Rising through the ranks, he became the chairman of FORD-Kenya and played a crucial role in uniting opposition forces against the long-standing KANU regime. In 2002, he was instrumental in Mwai Kibaki’s presidential victory and was appointed Vice President. A philanthropist and national unifier, he fell ill in 2003 and passed away in London on August 23, 2003, receiving a state burial.
Death and Funeral Announcement · Created 1 Mar 2025, 11:52 a.m. by p*[email protected]
Robert William Collymore, MBS (1958-2019)
Bob Collymore (1958–2019) was a visionary leader who served as CEO of Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecom provider. Born in Guyana, he moved to the UK as a teenager and later built a career in telecommunications, eventually joining Safaricom in 2010. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant growth, championed inclusivity, and launched initiatives like the Safaricom International Jazz Festival. Diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in 2017, he continued working while undergoing treatment. He passed away on July 1, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and social impact.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 28 Feb 2025, 10:04 p.m. by p*[email protected]
Makhan Singh (1913-1973)
Makhan Singh, born in Punjab, India, migrated to Nairobi, Kenya, at 14, where he became a pioneer of trade unionism. Working at his father’s printing press after school, he developed a passion for workers’ rights, later traveling to India in 1939 to study trade unionism and engaging in anti-colonial activism. Upon his return to Kenya in 1947, his relentless push for independence led him to coin the slogan “Uhuru Sasa” (Freedom Now), which alarmed colonial authorities. As a result, he was detained for eleven years without trial. A staunch advocate for racial unity, Singh played a key role in founding the East African Trade Union Congress and urged Indians and Africans to unite in their struggle against British rule. He passed away in 1973 due to cardiac arrest.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 28 Feb 2025, 9:53 p.m. by p*[email protected]