[IN PHOTOS] Funeral service of Governor Wangamati’s mother Selina Nasike underway

The funeral service of the late Mama Selina Nasike Wangamati is underway at the Kiwanja Ndege in Bungoma county.

Funeral service of Governor Wangamati’s mother Selina Nasike underway

Selina is the mother of Bungoma County Governor Wycliffe Wangamati.

She died on February 16, at her home in Kaduyi sub-county.

Friends, as well as politicians, have gathered for the funeral service for a final send-off.

ODM leader Raila Odinga is among the politicians in attendance.

Selina was born in 1939 to the late major Melehizedek Wekesa and major Truphena Nabifwo of Ndakaru, Sirisia sub-county.

She attended Kinindoi Primary School for her Common Entrance Exam and Kolanya Primary school for Intermediate Exams.

In 1958, Selina proceeded to Kisumu Medical Training College for a two-year nursing course.

The late was first posted to Webuye Hospital where she served as a nurse for a while before returning to college where she specialised in and nutrition and dietetics.

She was later posted to the then Bungoma District Hospital as a pioneer nutritionist.

Later, Selina was transferred to Bumula Health Center to service in the same capacity for several years.