Friends and well‑wishers of the late Festus Amimo , a respected media personality and head of KBC’s Mayienga FM, have rallied to build a traditional “Simba” house for his firstborn son at the family’s rural homestead. This follows Luo cultural practice, where the firstborn son is traditionally provided with a house to secure his place in the family lineage.
Festus Amimo, popularly known as Wuod Awasi, was the head of the Kiswahili‑language station Mayienga FM, owned by the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC). He was known for his rich baritone voice, leadership in vernacular broadcasting, and his role as chairperson of the Luo Journalists Association.
Amimo died suddenly on Sunday, 7 December 2025 ;a loss that shocked the media industry and listeners alike. His death was announced by Mayienga FM and confirmed by several media outlets, with KBC leadership describing him as “a warm soul and true friend whose kindness touched many.”
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Tributes have poured in from leaders, colleagues, and listeners across the country, with many highlighting his mentorship of young journalists and his contribution to amplifying Luo‑language radio.
According to news reports, friends and associates organized and completed the construction of the Simba house in a matter of days to honor both the cultural requirement and Amimo’s memory. Among those involved was Hon. David Ochieng’ (MP for Ugenya), who reportedly financed a permanent structure rather than the initially planned temporary one.
The initiative has been described as a powerful demonstration of friendship, respect, and cultural commitment during a time of loss.
