Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i on Saturday joined family, friends, and leaders in Busia County to mourn and celebrate the life of Mama Agatha Maina Namwamba, mother of former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba.
Fondly known as Naineki Nyambura Grade One, Mama Agatha was described as the pillar of the Namwamba family, a woman whose life embodied love, discipline, and etiquette. She was laid to rest in a ceremony that drew mourners from across the country, reflecting the profound impact she had within and beyond her family.
In his tribute, Matiang’i praised Mama Agatha for raising a strong and united family, noting that her values of dignity, grace, and resilience would continue to inspire generations.
“Mama Agatha lived a life marked by dignity and grace. Her values are evident in the strong family she nurtured,” Matiang’i said.
He further extended heartfelt condolences to the Namwamba family, commending their matriarch for instilling principles that shaped the lives of her children and the community at large.
Speakers at the burial hailed Mama Agatha’s humility and warmth, recalling her as a guiding figure whose influence extended far beyond her household. Her nurturing spirit and commitment to family were remembered as qualities that defined her life and cemented her legacy.
The funeral brought together relatives, friends, political leaders, and community members, underlining the respect and esteem in which the Namwamba family is held nationally.
As the family bid farewell to their matriarch, tributes painted a picture of a woman whose presence will be sorely missed but whose memory will continue to inspire love, unity, and discipline for years to come.
