Hon Francis Obongita Namatsi, Former MP Mumias Constituency

Sunrise 15^th June 1932 – Sunset 11^th May 2017

It is with profound shock and great sense of loss that we announce the passing on of Hon Francis Namatsi Obongita, which occurred at the Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, on Thursday the 11^th of May 2017.

Son of the late Matayo Namatsi Omama, and the late Susan Shitseswa Namatsi of Bochimbe Village, Mumias East Constituency. Husband of Rebecca Nandwa Obongita and Fridah Ayuma Lichuma. Father of Elizabeth, Patrick, Philip, Tom (Lecturer Mt Kenya University), the late Pamela, Rozina of Administration Police Homa Bay, Grace, Hellen, Kennedy and Willis. Father in law of Gabriel Isabwa, Beneah Kiyabi, Robert Magadi, Tyrus Nderitu, Winnie Kageha, Hilda Oronje and the late Joan Ongullu. Brother of the late Samuel Omama, Peter Munyendo, Henry Walutsachi, Fredrick Namatsi, John Sembe, Felistus Namatsi and Mary Maloba. Brother in law of the late Wycliffe Ongallie, Micah Shikhule, and Elphas Lubanga among others. Uncle of Anne Omama, Mathews Omama, Chief Charles Munyendo of East Wanga, Mikail Munyendo, Emily Lugano, Douglas Namatsi, George Namatsi, Mathew Namatsi, Rose Namatsi, Robert Sembe, Imeldah Sembe, Joseph Ateya, Julius Opindi and Florence Opindi among others.

Granfather of John, Erick, Elinor, Julie, Francis, Rebecca, Bill, Susan, Papa. Samuel, Matayo, Victor, Kevin, Terry and Diana among others. The late leaves behind three great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are meeting daily at his Malaba residence. There will be a fundraising on Tuesday 23^rd May 2017 at his Malaba Residence from 10am.

Burial will take place on Saturday 27^th May 2017 at his residence in Malaha village, Mumias East Constituency, Kakamega County.

“Fare thee well omwana Wa Oronda! In our hearts you live”