Kirinyaga County Chief of Staff Rita Oyier has written a heartfelt letter to the late journalist Michael Oyier.

In her social media post, Rita delved into memories of the cherished moments she shared with the departed journalist.

Additionally, she sought to clarify the confusion surrounding her friendship with Oyier, which arose due to the similarity in their surnames.

Rita mentions that there was always curiosity about her relationship with Michael Oyier due to their shared surname, with people often wondering if she was his sister or wife.

Here is Rita Oyier's open letter to Michael Oyier;

Good morning Michael Oyier,

I hope this little letter finds you at peace. You left me answering this all the time everywhere question that we have laughed over for 20 years ! Are you Michaels Sister... Or are you his wife? What is in a name though?

You did well man, so proud of you, your faithfulness, your honesty. How you walked with a wise bare soul always reflecting and speaking your truth.

You remained kind in this harsh world and a gentleman where roughnecks rule. And by being so you allowed us to choose you and keep you.

Oh you truly earned your office as a heart man, you held many bleeding and broken hearts Mike. Speaking to them in that delightful voice. Patiently, Calmly and truthfully always.

Especially when truth was not the easy way out. There was nothing we could not laugh over from when I was a 'blazing ball of fire' permanently wearing jeans with my spiky baby locks, to when I was a heartbroken mother, to when I was an ambitious grown woman.

And from when you tried not to break hearts and sometimes failed miserably, to when you had to work through careers and being a present amazing dad.

You laughed at me, I laughed at you, we refused to count babies and we held onto the purity of love.

You were always there and always journeyed to where I was. There was nowhere that was too far for you to come. And that you did despite anything you were going through.

And for many others too. You donated your brothers and I donated my sisters and that was final.

I am sure they all wondered how they came to be. So we go on Mike. With you. Not a moment without you. Loudly Loved forever by all of us who shared this name that you carried with pride and honour. Rita Oyier 🤍💜🤎🖤.



Michael Oyier Burial Arrangements

Media personality Michael Oyier's final resting place will be in Homa Bay County, as announced by the funeral committee. The requiem mass is scheduled for April 29 at the All Saints Cathedral Church in Nairobi, providing an opportunity for friends, family, and relatives to bid farewell to the departed journalist.

To assist with the hospital bill left behind by the deceased, a fundraiser will take place on April 26 at All Saints Cathedral. Proceeds from the fundraiser will also contribute towards covering other funeral expenses.

Michael Oyier sadly passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital.