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Musalia Mudavadi [File, Standard]
Musalia Mudavadi s 2022 presidential bid yesterday got support from Western region politicians. The special service for Hannah Atsianzale Mudavadi in Mululu, Vihiga County, was turned into a political arena with leaders, among them former Cabinet minister Amukowa Anangwe, voicing support for Mudavadi.
Anangwe ignited the debate when he said the region should rally behind Mudavadi. “We should fold the smaller political parties in the region and join Mudavadi in ANC. Its a lie to say our people are not united, the politicians running around with briefcase parties are the ones divided,” said Prof Anangwe.
Mama Hannah was laid to rest at the family’s home in Mululu in Sabatia Constituency, Vihiga County (Courtesy)
Politicians, friends and family members paid tribute to Hannah Atsianzale Mudavadi, mother of Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi, as she was laid to rest at her home in Mululu, Vihiga County.
Atsianzale was eulogised as the force behind her husband, the late powerful minister Moses Mudavadi, as well as the person who propelled her son Musalia into a successful politician.
Few Kenyans knew about the late Atsianzale prior to her death on December 28, aged 92, at the Nairobi Hospital.
However, during her memorial service, family members and friends testified of a strong and prayerful woman who overcame numerous adversities to grow into a successful entrepreneur and impactful member of the community.
THE STANDARD By
Gloria Aradi |
January 8th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi and his wife during the requiem service yesterday for Mudavadi’s mother Hannah Atsianzale at Friends International Centre Church, on Ngong Road, Nairobi. [Dennis Kavisu and Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Politicians, friends and family members yesterday gathered in Nairobi to pay tribute to Hannah Atsianzale Mudavadi, mother of Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi.
Atsianzale was eulogised as the force behind her husband, the late powerful minister Moses Mudavadi, as well as the person who propelled her son Musalia into a successful politician.
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In his message of encouragement, President Kenyatta described Mama Hannah, who died while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital, as a devoted, generous, and humble matriarch who raised a close-knit family and contributed immensely to the progress of her community.
“Mama Hannah was the cornerstone of the Mudavadi family, a wise woman of few words on whose broad shoulders many people were raised to become great Kenyans.
The President said Mama Hannah will be remembered, especially for her love for education and how she assisted many bright children from poor families access quality education.
Other leaders who sent in their messages of condolence and comfort include Deputy President William Ruto, ODM leader Raila Odinga.