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[PHOTOS] Funeral service of Star journalist Dickens Wasonga ongoing in Siaya

His burial is being held at their home in Uyawi village, Central Sakwa in Bondo, Siaya county

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by The Star

In-pictures09 February 2024 - 15:28
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In Summary


  • Wasonga died in a road accident at Mamboleo flyover on the Kisumu-Kakamega road on January 26.
  • The burial ceremony was attended by his colleagues from Radio Africa Group and fellow journalists from other media houses.
Journalists carry the body of late Star Journalist Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi village on February 9, 2024

The funeral service of Star journalist Dickens Wasonga is ongoing.

His burial is being held at their home in Uyawi village, Central Sakwa in Bondo, Siaya county

Wasonga died in a road accident at Mamboleo flyover on the Kisumu-Kakamega road on January 26.

Star journalists view the body of their late Colleague Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi village on February 9, 2024

The burial ceremony was attended by his colleagues from Radio Africa Group and fellow journalists from other media houses.

Until his death, he was the chairman of the Kisumu Journalists Network (KJN) having been elected in November 2023.

Also present was National Assembly Minority leader Opiyo Wandayi among other dignitaries.

Journalists mourn the late Star Journalist Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi village on February 9, 2024

Before joining Radio Africa, he worked with African Press International, Nation Media, Standard and Nyanza Week Newspaper.

Wasonga has left behind his wife Florence Koki and two children, Kate Mumbe Ochieng and Victor Ochieng.

The clergy praying for the body of the Late Star Journalist Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi Village on February 9, 2024
Star Political Editor Felix Olick delivers a speech on behalf of Radio Africa Group Head of Content Paul Ilado during the burial of the late Star journalist Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi village on February 9, 2024
Casket carrying the remains of late Star journalist Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi village on February 9, 2024
National Assembly Minority leader Opiyo Wandayi during the burial of late Star journalist Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi Village on February 9, 2024
Star journalists view the body of their late colleague Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi village on February 9, 2024
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