- Ugenya MP David Ochieng helped build a simba (house) for the late Festus Amimo’s son in just six days
- As seen in photos, the house features a corrugated metal roof, dark-framed windows, and a mix of stone and concrete exterior
- A source who spoke to TUKO.co.ke explained why building the house for the young man before his dad’s funeral was necessary
Mayienga FM Festus Amimo will be laid to rest on Friday, December 19, at his rural home in Awasi, Kisumu County.
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Preparations for the funeral are underway, with his body scheduled to be airlifted to Kisumu on Thursday, December 18.
Festus is survived by his pregnant wife, Rose Achieng’ Ong’udi, and three other children.
In anticipation of the funeral, Ugenya MP David Ochieng has supported the construction of a simba (the first house of a son) for Amimo’s son.
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According to Luo traditions, a son can only build when the father is present; if the father is deceased, the mother must find someone to assume the father’s role.
“For now, the house may not be important to him, but it was necessary to do so because he can only build right now, before his dad’s burial, because, otherwise, the widow must find someone to act like the dad before he can build a simba,” the source explained.
David Ochieng’s gesture to Festus Amimo’s family praised
“.. a permanent house instead… Completing it in just six days, the fastest permanent simba ever constructed in Luo Nyanza. Ochieng also funded Festus’ final resting place, ensuring his friend would be laid to rest with dignity. This is what true friendship looks like… not in words, but in action,” Jarunda Jaluth shared on Facebook, accompanied by photos.
The house features a light brown corrugated metal roof, dark-framed windows, and a dark door. The exterior walls are composed of a mix of materials, including stone and concrete. The house is situated on a gravel-covered plot, with trees in the background.
Source: Facebook
Source: TUKO.co.ke
