On the third anniversary of his passing, the family of the late Swahili novelist, linguist, and journalist Ken Walibora has written a poignant tribute.
Ken Walibora was reported missing on, April 10, 2020, after being hit by a matatu while crossing Road in Nairobi's Central Business District.
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, the corpse of the 56-year-old was discovered in the Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary. Walibora's family stated in a memorial published Monday in the Daily Nation newspaper that they are still waiting for justice while cherishing memories of a guy they regarded as modest.
"Another year has slid by in the dazzle, bustle of living and dying. Ken's memory soldiers on. Someday, someone will demystify his inexplicably agonizing demise. But today we remember our Mjomba, a father and husband, a loyal friend. We remember his humility, his unique blend of wit, charm, and indomitable faith," reads the tribute.
"Though rich memories are not substituted enough, for the boom of his infectious laughter, or the wealth of his tale. They are all we have. Till the dawn of Siku Njema." it added.
The mystery surrounding Walibora's death was exacerbated further when post-mortem examinations revealed that Walibora had a severe cut between his index and thumb that was not caused by the car collision.
According to the findings of the government pathologist, Dr Johansen Odour, he had also lost two teeth, and blood had clotted in his head
“He had a cracked jaw on his right side, his right hand was broken and also he had a clot on his right side of the head, and he had lost two teeth all these are common with motor vehicle accidents,” Dr Oduor said.
