Truphena Nelima Songa

Appreciation

(Sunrise: 1929 — Sunset: 13th January, 2021)  

We the Harry Songa family praise the Almighty God for the long illustrious and love-filled life of our beloved (amity matriarch Mama Truphena Nelima Songa.

We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the Kakamega doctors for their prompt response and care for Mama following her abrupt illness. Special thanks to the Nairobi Consultative Committee Chaired by Mr. Charles Wako, The Abeingo Team steered by Mr. Wenslas Ambundo, Gen. Hezrori Murunga (Rtd), Col Bathlomew Mabango (Rtd). Chair Abeingo. We also wish to specially thank Mr. Richard Etemesi, Mr. James Atema, The Lavington Group, The lngotse fraternity and colleagues from her alma mater The Bunyore Girls School alumni.

We appreciate the heart warming written tributes from Mr. Michael Dunford — Regional Director UN World Food Programme Eastern Africa, Ms Lauren Landis – Representative and Country Director World Food Programme – Kenya. and condolence messages and support from Sen. Amos Wako, Lady justice Effie Owuor (Rtd), Lady Justice Sarah Ondeyo (Rtd), Justice Benard Eboso, N.A Owino of Owino & Co Adv. and Billy Amendi of Amendi & Co Adv.

The family appreciates the personal attendance and support of H.E. Wycliff Oparanya – Gov. Kakamega County, and other county officials, Mrs. Elsie Muhanda – Woman Rep – Kakamega County, Hon. Bishop Titus Khamala, Hon. Amukowa Anangwe, Prof. Stanley Khainga, Mr Isaac Utah, local leaders and administration.

Our gratitude also goes to the following families for their special support, S. Ambundo & Family, J. Etemesi & Family, the Wakhus, the Ngairas, the Olembos, the Anabwanis, the Khachinas, the Litunyas, the Aluchios, the Nanzushi family, the Faustine Wanders family, Shadrack Busiega family, Henry Wandabwa & Family, Vincent Namusonge & Family, the Hellen Bila family, the Prof Mauri Yambo family, Helen Elangwe and family, Dr. Osundwa Mumia and family, Amb. Felistas Khayumbi, the Hon. Apili Wawire, Mukoya, Ngoko and Mwaliko families, relatives, colleagues and friends.

Finally, we appreciate Pastor Peter Ainea Chapia and the Eshiembekho Church of God for conducting a wonderful and befitting send off service for our beloved Mama.

It is our humble request that you accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our heartfelt appreciation.