Jalang'o Honours Nick Mudimba with Emotional Tribute: "It's God's Will"
- Jalang’o fondly recalled the dreams he and Nick Mudimba shared, particularly their aspiration to break away from their village’s traditional careers and build successful media careers
- Jalang’o expressed frustration over Mudimba's untimely death, particularly as Mudimba’s career was flourishing
- Mudimba passed away after collapsing at his home and is set to be laid to rest on April 6 at his rural home
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Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwour, alias Jalang'o, has paid a moving tribute to seasoned journalist Nick Mudimba during his requiem mass on April 3 at the Holy Family Basilica church.
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How did Jalang'o euologise Mudimba?
Mudimba, a beloved figure in the media industry, was remembered for his contributions to journalism and the deep impact he had on those who knew him.
Jalang'o, who was a close friend of Mudimba, reflected on their shared dreams and their roots in the same village.
"You see where we come from in our village, we have so many lawyers and doctors surrounding our homes. I think that it is only Nick and I who pursued a different journey from that and got ourselves into media," Jalang'o recalled.
The lawmaker went on to remember how he and Mudimba had promised each other they would one day return to their village and match the success of the lawyers and doctors who surrounded them.
"We made a promise to each other that one day we would go back there and match those lawyers shilling for shilling and dollar for dollar," he said.
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However, with Nick’s tragic passing, Jalang'o expressed the sadness of seeing their shared dream left unfulfilled.
"It is a very sad day to see my brother lying like this, but all that I can say is that it is God's will. Through this death, I have seen what true friends can do because we have seen friends come through in the biggest way possible," Jalang'o said, his voice heavy with emotion.
The Lang'ata MP also expressed his frustration over the timing of Mudimba’s death, particularly as his career was at its peak.
"I do not understand why, coming from the humble villages where we come from and having the aspiration and dreams to become what we want to become, then lives are lost when things are just starting to pick up. It is very sad," Jalang'o added.
Nick Mudimba passed away on March 23 after he collapsed in his house.
The seasoned journalist will be laid to rest on April 6, at their rural village in Gem.
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How friends and colleagues mourned Mudimba
In related news, friends and celebrities have mourned the loss of Nick Mudimba, remembering him for his impact both in journalism and aviation.
The journalist, who was also a trained pilot, inspired many aspiring aviators by sharing his journey online.
Captain Iain Njiriani, a fellow pilot, paid a touching tribute, calling Nick a mentor and brother who pushed him to reach greater heights.
Members of the fourth estate also shared heartfelt tributes, reminiscing about their time working with him in various media houses.
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