Prof. Symonds Kichamu Akivaga
It is with humble acceptance that we announce the death of Professor Symonds Kichamu Akivaga, formerly of University of Nairobi, which occurred on 23rd May 2017.
Son of the late Mzee Jotham Kichamu of Simbi Village, and the late Mama Rhoida Kanaga. Loving husband of Mrs. Phyllis Akivaga formerly of Loreto Convent Valley Road. Beloved father of Mary Chore, Beverlyn Akivaga, Diana Akivaga-Kabese, Pamela Akivaga-Goerlitz and Samora Akivaga. Father-in-law of Gilbert Chore, Ted Odhiambo, David Nyamato and Peter Goerlitz.
A major fundraiser will be held on Tuesday the 30th of May 2017 at 5.00 p.m. at All Saints Cathedral. Contributions can also be sent to Paybill No. 840105, Account Name, TKAB.
There will be a memorial service on the 30th May, 2017 at All Saints Cathedral at 11.30 p.m.
The cortege leaves Montezuma Funeral Home Nairobi on 1st of June 2017 at 7 a.m. and thereafter, the body will be laid to rest at his home in Mbale,Vihiga County on 3rd June 2017.
Forever in our hearts, it is well! Rest in Eternal Peace.
Whenever I think of professor Kichamu Akivaga, I remember the late Okot P’Bitek. I met the duo at Gambogi in a bar owned by prof. Akivaga’s father Kichamu. What a great moment it was full of fun and laughter. RIP prof. Akivaga.
The death of prof Akivaga is a big loss to many including me.He being a brother to my father in law (Aggrey Kisaka Kichamu) he was full of wisdom and love.
R. I. P Prof
Akivaga, as I knew him, was on the board of Governors of Tigoi Girls school when I was its headmaster (Dec ’78-Aug ’82) – how crazy was that! Mzungu man in mid-20s H/M of Kenyan girls school! I was a complete novice but the Board had wonderful supportive people like Akivaga, and Hezron Janira who died recently. At the end of my first term I was bemused, exhausted, somewhat bereft because suddenly all those super pupils had gone home and staff were relaxing. Akivaga arrived unannounced with Phyllis and took me off to Kisumu for the day. It was, as you see, a memorable day. He taught me the importance of the song and dance entertainment at harambee meetings. With my very poor Luhya, one song sounded the same as the next. He explained how they acted as one of the few ways people had to express their opinions directly to those in authority – in the way a court jester can say things to monarchs that might get him jailed, but for the joking metaphor and comic’s costume. Poleni sana Phyllis na watoto wrote.
Asante mno, mno Akivaga.
I do miss him.He was a great Man.I still wish he was here ,while in my 20s to gain wisdom and knowledge from him.A Grandfather I came to know and miss.
Indeed Akivanga you will be remembered by many for the good work you did to many country wide I remember you in mind meeting samora mashel and frelimo fighters