Festus Amimo’s widow overwhelmed with grief ahead of his burial
By Nancy Marende, December 18, 2025Family, friends, and the public were deeply moved after Rose Achieng’ Ang’udi, the widow of late radio presenter Festus Amimo, was seen leaning on her husband’s casket in a heartbreaking display of grief ahead of his burial.
Amimo, who tragically passed away on Sunday, December 7, after collapsing in a hotel in Nairobi’s Central Business District, is set to be buried on December 18, 2025.
This comes days after Achieng’ gave a heartfelt glimpse into the private life she shared with the Luo media icon, recalling both the playful arguments and tender moments that defined their marriage.
Speaking on Thursday, December 11, 2025, during a visit by politicians to their home in Awasi, Achieng’ revealed that one of the quirks that often caused minor quarrels in their home was Festus’s constant use of his phone.
“Sometimes we used to fight in the house because he was always on the phone,” she recalled.
“You don’t know what this phone does for me, but one day you will know what this phone does for me. This is my office, you don’t know what I’m coordinating,” Festus would explain, according to Rozy.
Despite these arguments, she said the playful squabbles were part of the bond they shared, reflecting a marriage built on love, respect, and understanding.
Further, Achieng’ shared the profound lessons she has learned since her husband’s passing.
“Out of Festus’ death has taught me one thing: to always take one day at a time and always live for each day,” she said.
She recalled how Festus left home hale and hearty on the day of his death, joking with her about what they would eat later that afternoon – a small, seemingly ordinary moment that would become her last memory of him.
“He left the house by 2 pm for a function and had asked me what we would eat later in the day, a question I always jokingly answer with ‘I don’t know much,’ to his chagrin. Festus was a good friend. I had a dear friend who would stand by you to death; if he set his heart on something, he would always ensure he succeeded. He had a lot of plans for December and his plans for the next year. But God always has His plans,” she reflected.