[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

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
Journalists carry the body of late Star Journalist Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi village on February 9, 2024
Image: WILLISH ADUR

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

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

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
The clergy praying for the body of the Late Star Journalist Dickens Wasonga in Uyawi Village on February 9, 2024
Image: WILLISH ADUR
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
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
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Casket carrying the remains of 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
Image: WILLISH ADUR
National Assembly Minority leader Opiyo Wandayi during the burial 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
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Star journalists view the body of their late colleague 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
Image: WILLISH ADUR
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