Otiende estate in the larger Langata area of Nairobi City was named after Kenya’s pioneer Education minister Joseph Daniel Otiende. Aged 100 years, 1917 -2017, the freedom fighter and pioneer educationist exited the stage. We the people of Mulembe and the entire nation thank you for your service to the nation.
To the people of Kegoye, Vihiga County, we join you in morning the loss of omwami .To the county of Vihiga, let us give Khuka a befitting send off. Let us tell our children about him and remind them to tell their children about Joseph D. Otiende.
Joseph Daniel Otiende Tributes
It’s with regret I’ve learned of JDs death this morning. I visited him in hospital only last month. He’s the hero of Kenya’s independent cabinet who set the pace for Kenya’s education system. Was a diligent elder whose advisory services were enriching and sought after widely. With his passing Kenya has lost part of its living history.
Musalia Mudavadi
Bonny Mtetezi from Ikolomani sent his condolences
I join friends & relatives in mourning Baluhyia elder Joseph D Otiende, 1963 Minister for Education who has died at 101 years. RIP kuka— Boni Khalwale (@KBonimtetezi) March 8, 2017
We here at Mulembe Nation petition the Government of Kenya to honor the fallen Kenyan Shujaa Joseph Daniel Otiende in ways fitting to his stature as a founding father of the nation.
Fare the well Guga!
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