Former Kwale Woman Representative Zainab Kalekye Chidzuga is set to buried in Kwale today, Friday, August 13, at 2pm.
The body of Ms Chidzuga will be airlifted body to be airlifted to Kwale at 10am from Wilson airport in Nairobi on a Kenya Wildlife Service chopper.
Ms Chidzuga died on Thusday, August 12, at a hospital in Nairobi’s South C area, where she had been admitted.
Burial programme
1) 10am – body airlifted from Wilson airport
2) 11am- Cortege arrives at the deceased’s home in Golini, Kwale
3) 1245hrs-1300hrs- prayers, Imam Kwale Mosque
4) 1330hrs-1400hrs – burial
5) 1400hrs- 1430hrs- addressing Mourners
a) Hon. Kassim Sawa Tandaza, MP.Matuga constituency
b) Hon. Salim Mvurya Governor, Kwale County
c) Introduction of National government leaders by Prof. Boga, PS Crop development and agricultural research
d) Reading of H.E’s condolence message
e) Family- vote of thanks
Chidzuga who is a former chairperson of Kwale Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation, is the mother of former KTN news anchor Mwanaisha Chidzuga.
As a leader, Chidzuga helped uplift the welfare of women in Kwale County and across the country through her many initiatives.
She was mourned by politicians as dedicated leader who fought for representation of women in Kenyan political space. Here is what leaders said after hr demise.
“The ugly hand of death has robbed our country of a highly influential grassroots mobiliser and a role model to many women. She was a passionate advocate of women empowerment whose achievements as an activist, legislator and mentor will continue shaping our country” – President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“Madam Chidzuga was among the first women representatives in the country” – Kwale governor Salim Mvuria
“Hon Zainab Chidzuga always stood up to improve the lives of the people of Kwale,” Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho.
“As a region, we have lost a very vocal and astute leader who rallied people of all ages and backgrounds to stand up and address historical injustices,” – Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi.