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Writer's pictureStephen Osieyo

WHO IS WHO IN KANO

Updated: Jun 9









II. WHO IS WHO IN KANO



1.Luanda Magere (sidho)-Legendry Luo folklore warrior, military strategist, elite commando, Field Marshall, suicide and dare devil operative. A rival clan tricked him into reconciliatory marriage with the rival clan girl. The rival clan wife then drugged Luanda Magere into deep sleep, where he was assassinated (children's folklore version).





2.Gladys Wanga- Politician, Community Organiser, Women Rep Homa Bay County.




3.Miguna Miguna- Canadian based indefatigable firebrand constitutional and human rights lawyer, politician, seasoned campaigner; (credited with riding into the eye of the storm to act as a lightning rod for opponents that led to calming the waters after hiatus of both 2007/8 elections and 2017 elections). Like in the parable by Jesus Christ(Matthew 25:22-30), Miguna Miguna is not very fond of three things, namely:-

1)the hard task master,

2)those who reap where they do not sow and

3)those who do not speak for the persecuted who cannot speak for themselves .


His story is a bit of like modern day Luanda Magere story (can only be put down when in deep sleep). And he loves the field combat just like his legendary ancestor.




4.Abenny Jachiga- Ohangla artist, musician, singer, composer entertainer. (Incomparable hit record Mano Kasinde)



5.Jared Okello, Politician, Member of parliament, Nyando (2013-).


6.Peter Anyumba-Public Services Manager, CEO Survey of Kenya, Philanthropist, Chairman, Gor Mahia Football Club


7.Mathew C. Onyango Midika, Trade Unionist, politician, member of Parliament (1974-1983).


8.Prof Simon Mitema-Academia-Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology and Director of International Programmes, UoN.


9.Hon Oselu Nyalik-Politician, Public Services Manager. Assistant Minister, Member of Parliament (Winam Constituency).




10. Nana Wanjau- INGO technocrat, Founder Power Woman International, CEO Branding Beyond Borders; Chairperson Rotary Club; Commonwealth Business Women Network


11.Engineer (Professor) Oyuko Mbeche- academia, Transportation and Planning, University of Nairobi.


12.Professor Ogada Otieno- academia, South Africa.



13.Jackson Aluko- Football star- Gor Mahia Football club, 2-time National league winner, 1976 and 1979; runners up Continental cup winners cup 1979; National FA cup winner 1978.


14.George Yoga- Football star- Gor Mahia Football club, Two-time gold medallist East and Central Africa club champion 1980 and 1981; runners up Continental cup winners cup 1979; 2-time National league winner, 1976 and 1979; National FA cup winner 1978.


15.George Ayuka- Football star- Gor Mahia Football club, Two-time gold medallist East and Central Africa club champion 1980 and 1981; runners up Continental cup winners cup 1979; 2-time National league winner, 1976 and 1979; National FA cup winner 1978


16.Duncan Migan- Football star- Gor Mahia Football club, Two-time gold medallist East and Central Africa club champion 1980 and 1981; runners up Continental cup winners cup 1979; 2-time National league winner, 1976 and 1979; National FA cup winner 1978


17.Laban Otieno- Football star- Gor Mahia Football club, Two-time gold medallist East and Central Africa club champion 1980 and 1981; runners up Continental cup winners cup 1979; 2-time National league winner, 1976 and 1979; National FA cup winner 1978


18.John Chore- Football star- Gor Mahia Football club, Two-time gold medallist East and Central Africa club champion 1980 and 1981; runners up Continental cup winners cup 1979; 2-time National league winner, 1976 and 1979; National FA cup winner 1978, 1984.


19. Charles Ondiek- Football star- Gor Mahia Football club, Two-time gold medallist East and Central Africa club champion 1980 and 1981; runners up Continental cup winners cup 1979; 2-time National league winner, 1976 and 1979; National FA cup winner 1978


20.Gilchrist Okuom- Technocrat, INGO CEC, Agriculture and Livestock.


21. Onyango Jamasai- Corporate Banker, Banker at Central Bank of Kenya, Philanthropist, Board of Trustees Luo Union FC.


22. Okuto Bala- politician, member of parliament Nyando (1963-1966), (1966-1969).


23.Dr Odotte- Medic, Businessman, Dental surgeon.


24.Dr Loice Omoro- Technocrat, Environmentalist, Consultant Forestry and Environmental Sciences.


25. Patrick Ayiecho Olweny- Politician, Community worker, member of Parliament Muhoroni (2007-2013)


26.Dr Joshua Odongo Oron- Politician, community worker, Aspirant for MP Kisumu central constituency in 2022.


27.Jerry Imbo- Football star- Gor Mahia Football club, Two-time gold medallist East and Central Africa club champion 1980 and 1981; runners up Continental cup winners cup 1979; 2-time National league winner, 1976 and 1979; National FA cup winner 1978.


28.Prof Oyuko Mbeche- Technocrat, Civil Engineer, Board member National academy of Sciences, Nobel peace prize recipient (IPCC).


29.Oscar Mbeche- Corporate Executive, Group Chief Finance Officer, Oil and Gas Downstream and Upstream.


30.Walter Adel Kitoto- Philanthropist; Luo Elder


31. Ambassador Thomas B Amolo Gogo- career envoy.




32.Cannon Jacob Ishmael Ombara- Prelate of Anglican Church.



33. George Onyango Aguko-Academia, Arusha.


34.Peter Raburu- Public Administrator; District Commissioner, Provincial Commissioner.


35. Willis Raburu- Media personality.


36.Willis Ogallo- National Sales Director, Multi-choice.


37. George Ogallo (Geologist)- National Director of FOCUS (NACADA).


38. Mike Ngwala- Career journalist.


39.Captain Apudo- Aviation, Career pilot.


40.Captain Steve Rapuoda- Aviation, Career pilot.





41.Dorcas Agik Oduor-Deputy Director Office of the Deputy Public Prosecutor (ODPP)-


42.Archbishop Isaac Ogayi- Prelate.




43. Clarkson Otieno Karan (Kobura), politician, member of East African Legislative Council; MP Nyando (1992-1997).


44.Paul Orwa Otita, Politician, member of Parliament Nyando (1997-2002).


45.Patrick Lumumba Ouya (Kabonyo)- politician, public services manager, Civic Manager, Lamu Town Clerk.


46.Eric Opon Nyamunga (Wawidhi), politician, philanthropist, community organiser, party activist, public advocacy; Nyando MP (2002-2007).


47.Steve Misiga- Technocrat, Corporate Banker, Kenya Commercial Bank; Philanthropist, Chairman Gor Mahia Football Club.


48.Ogendo Owino (Wawidhi), Technocrat, Tax expert, Kenya Revenue Authority Commissioner.


49.Shadrack Malo- Author and authority on Luo folklore, Anthropologist, Historian.


50.Okumu Ndede- Philanthropist, Public Services manager.




51.June Ombara- Academia, Researcher- Research Fellow- Women Economic Empowerment Hub, African Women Studies Centre (AWSC),University of Nairobi


52.Philomon Arodi Abong’o (Kochogo)- Law enforcement, Commissioner of Police


53. Tom Ogallo Ogada- Politician, Member of parliament Nyando (1969-1974) & (1983-1988).



54.Dr. Pam Oloo- Educationist, Academia; Maseno University, Chair Department of Linguists and Liberal studies; Philanthropists- Mentoring Girl Child and community service.


55.Mrs Sylvia Omino- Pioneer Motor Rally driver, East African Safari Rally 1974, co-driver supermodel Orie Rogo Manduli.


56.Omumbo Achola- Businessman.


57.Elizabeth Omolo- Broadcaster; Vok, KBC.


58.John Auma (EU-Addis).





59.Rita Okuthe- Corporate Executive, Safaricom Ltd.


60.Justice Hellen Omondi- Judge of the High Court of Kenya.



61.Arch Bishop Obinju- Prelate


62. James Miruka Owuor – Politician, member of parliament Nyando (1988-1992).


63. George Ogallo (Geologist)


64.Oyoo Mk’Osambo- Philanthropist-


65. Otuge Mwoso- Politician, community worker, former councillor


66. Dr. Hezron Mc’Obewa- medic, INGO


67. Ogendo Ponge- Public Services Manager; Former mayor



68.Sarah Okello- Diaspora Entrepreneur; CEO of a trending United Kingdom eatery for African Diaspora on South and West London. This is the place to be for African Diaspora south of the River Thames.


69. Robert Alai- Cyber Security expert; Fashionable East and Central African blogger


70. Okoth Korombo- Corporate Executive, Public Services Manager; Philanthropist, Chairman general Luo Union Football club


71.. Dr. Samwel Omondi Ogada (Kobong’o)- Senior Cardiologist and owner of Nakuru Hearts Hospital. Vied for Nakuru Senatorial seat.



72.Engineer Opon Nyamunga (Kakmie)- Former Nyando Mp, Electrical Engineer.



73.Engineer Justus Nyamolo, - Electrical Engineer, Kenya Highways.



74.Engineer Isaac Miyawa, -Building and Civil Engineering, Nairobi based Architect and

business man.



75.Prof Joaness Ofwa, -Academia, Lecturer Bondo University.



76.Michael Aomo, -Aviation, Airport Comptroller, Kenya Airways.



77.George Ogada- Technocrat, Information Technologist and Scientist based in India and business man


78.Prof Ogonda Nyapuoch- Academia, former Dean at Maseno University.



79.George Ondeng'e- Technocrat, Economist and CEO East Africa Industries.



80.Beth Omondi- Educationist Teacher and former Principal Pumwani Girls, Nairobi


81.Engineer Daniel Ochieng' Ogada, Educationist Former Principal NYS Craft School, and lecturer KBHT.



82.Festus Amimo aka Wuod Awasi- Broadcaster, KBC



83.Hezron Ochieng' Ragen aka ‘Proffesa’ - Broadcaster and comedian Radio Lake Victoria and Lagnet



84.Engineer Victor Kungu, -Academia



85.Margret Aloo, - Educationist and Principal Bunde Mixed Secondary


86.Engineer Zackayo Okoth – Academia


87.Professor Okeyo Owuor – Academia; Environment Biology, Rongo University


88.Engineer Paul Jo Obura, - INGO Technocrat Regional Director Water Aid UK


89.Odhiambo Kauma (Kadibo)-Educationist, Philanthropist, creative writer, story teller, blogger





90.Olima Anditi- Luo traditional musician, artist, composer, entertainer, performer




91.Ati Sanna- Yorkshire England based, Dholuo nyatiti traditional musician, artist, composer, entertainer, performer -


92.Ken Wuod Awasi- Ohangla Luo traditional musician, artist, composer, entertainer, performer


93.Oginga wuod Awasi- Ohangla Luo traditional musician, artist, composer, entertainer, performer


94.Oudu Tela- Ohangla Luo traditional musician, artist, composer, entertainer, performer


95.Michael Ongere wuod Ahero - Luo Benga musician, artist, composer, entertainer, performer (with star man, Dollar Kabari)


96.Talia Oyando, Ohangla Luo traditional musician, artist, composer, entertainer, performer


97.Owiti Mazembe Ohangla Luo traditional musician, artist, composer, entertainer, performer (tutored Mika Wuod Ahero how to play guitar).


98.Reverend Ogonyo Ngede- Prelate, Anthropologist


99.Reverend Silas Owiti-Prelate, Anthropologist


100.Rev George Otieno Gachee-Prelate, Anthropologist, community organiser


101. Fred Kotiende- Businessman, Hotelier (Jesmic Hotel, Ahero)


102. Hezborn Otieno Oyoo- politician, Legico


103. Priestess Aoko of Legio Maria- Influential, popular spiritual lady of the Catholic breakaway sect.



104.Samwel Acholla Ndong'a - Football star, Kenya Secondary School select team to Malawi 1975; Gor Mahia Football Club 1980-1985; Gold medal winner East and Central Africa 1985; Kenya National Football League winner, 1984-1985.




105.Luke Ombara- INGO, Advocacy; Director, Regulatory Policy and Strategy, Capital Markets Authority.


106.Lillian Atieno Okoth - Educationist


107. Naomi Mariwa- Public Administrator.


108. Christine Oraro- Lawyer, Christine Oraro & Advocates


109.Doris Ombara- INGO Technocrat Agricultural Engineer, conservationist (WWF and former Kisumu City Manager).


110.Jerry Jalamo- Benga Artist; Musician, artist, composer, performer


111. Omwa Ombara - Journalist & Author.


112. Engineer Maxwell Otieno Odongo (Kochogo)- Consulting Enginner, Businessman


113. Dr John Obala Owaa- Catholic Bishop Diocese of Ngong'




114.Elly Adero-Football Star- National Team Harambee stars (3 time winner of East and Central senior Challenge cup-1981,1982,1983); Kenya Breweries Football Club (2time winner of National League-1977 and 1978); Coaching- 2 time winner of Kenya Premier League; Coaching- Silver medallist African Cup winners Cup 1995.



115.Dr Hannington Juma McRota-Academia, Agricultural Engineering, Egerton University.


116.Wycliffe Ogallo-Law enforcement, Rehabilitations of offenders; Commissioner of Prisons.


117.Geodfrey Okumu-IGO Specialist based in Senegal


118.Dr Leonard Kwama-IT specialist, academia; Lecturer Maseno and KCA University; CS, Kisumu County


119.Bovince Ochieng- Electrical Engineer; CS Kisumu County


120.Engineer Isaac Miyawa- Businessman, Architect.


121.Engineer Victor Ochieng Kungu- Consultant, Businessman



122.Ben Odhiambo- academia, IT Consultant KMET


123.Senior Chief James Onunga Ogendo (Kolua)- Public Adminstrator, Philanthropist; public administrator


124. Dr Omondi Ogada-Physician, Businessman based in Nakuru.


125.Paul Isaac Odero- Philanthropist, Community Organiser; perennial patron and sponsor of Kisumu Hotstars.


126.Engineer Owen Omondi-Businessman, Nakuru based.


127.Dr Tom Konyimbi- Businessman



128. Oguma Omoro aka Oguma Pharaoh owad gi Goga Bnde wuon Ochome. Legendary Indomitable Luo wrestler who reigned supreme in the now Kisumu district.



129.James Otieno Jowi: Public Services Manager, Educationist; Principal Education Officer, East African Community.


130. Nelson Onyango Audo; Philanthropist, Elder, Community Organiser



131. Ageng'o Mise Mise: Public servant, Businessman; Automobile mechanic and assessor, Cattle trader and rancher


132.Ayub Migwalla (Wang'aya): Philanthropist


133. Professor Thomas Ariba Ogada (Wang'aya): Medic professor of medicine at the University of Nairobi and a former Kenyan ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, was the first black Kenyan elected as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. Over a distinguished career, he had a major influence on the development of medical education and medical services in Kenya.


134.Onyango McOyoo (Wang'aya): Politician ; Member of Parliament (Muhoroni).


135.Ceda Ogada (Wang'aya): INGO Technocrat; IMF Secretary


136.Professor Odhiambo Oleche (Wang'aya): Academia, Economist; University of Nairobi


137.Okuta Osiany: Educationist, Trade Unionist; Teacher, National Secretary of Kenya National Union of Teachers.


138.Accordionist Owira: Musician; Traditional accordionist and griot











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