Abeingo Community Network

All Abeingo are invited to an AGM on Dec 12

The passing of Prof Absalom ‘Bimbo’ Mutere on Thursday, November 12 in Lusaka, Zambia at the prime age of 54 was tragic on many fronts. The only son of the late Prof Festus Mutere of Musanda, Wanga, Kakamega County, Bimbo was a distinguished communications scholar and a public relations professional not to mention his legendary rugby athleticism and management. He taught at the University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism, USIU in Nairobi as well as at universities in Zambia, USA and Ghana. I was privileged to know him as one of his students and I believe I speak for all when I say that ‘Bimbo’ was personable, unassuming and witty. Rest in Peace comrade. More…

NOMINATE YOUR GOVERNOR: The political landscape in Buluyia is headed for seismic shift following the promulgation of the New Constitution. Come 2012, there will be no such thing as Western Province. Instead, we shall have FOUR counties of Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga. The county governor will be more powerful than either the Senator or MP. Already the usual suspects are lining up for the largesse but this time, the Luhya need to vote for meaningful change rather than pander to the whims of political has-beens. CLICK HERE to make your nomination.