Update on Mzee Dominic's burial

FYI!

Yesterday the 1st meeting of friends from the Kenya Deaf community resolved that the Meetings will continue from Wednesday 27 May 2009 to Wednesday 10th June 2009 at Immanuel Church of the Deaf, 7th floor, Kenbanco House, Moi Avenue/Haile Selassie Avenue junction. Please, feel free to attend ot the said dates and also send your generous
contributions. Please, inform others in your wider network of friends and acquitances.

Dominic Ouma Majiwa passed away on Monday, May 25, 2009 in Nairobi. He is
a former Executive Officer of Kenya National Association of the Deaf
(KNAD) and the immediate past Director of the World Federation of the
Deaf, Regional Secretariat for Eastern and Southern Africa (WFD-RSESA).

Following are some condolence messages received from the disability movement

----- Original message -----
Sent: 2009/05/27 09:34:47
Subject: Fw:Re: Burial plans for Dominic Ouma Majiwa

I have received the news of the passing on of Majiwa with deep sadness.

I have known Majiwa as a Champion for Disability Rights for close to 20
years. He was always calm and dignified in his interactions with me and
others. Even when he disagreed with one of us, he did it with respect and
made it clear that he was dealing with the issue not the person. I learnt
many lessons from Majiwa.

May our God give his family His Peace that passes all understanding!

Majiwa, go in beauty! May you enjoy the company of the Saints!
Shalom, Salome �


----- Original message -----
Sent: 2009/05/27 10:23:55
Subject: Fw:RE: Burial plans for Dominic Ouma Majiwa

Dear colleagues and comrade,
On my own behalf and that of my family I wish to sincerely mourn my departed
comrade, whom I worked with for many years in the struggle for a barrier
free and inclusive society. It's sad that he passing on a time when the
fruits of what he fought for are just about to ripen, anyway that happens in
most struggles. As we mourn the death of Dominic, lets remember what he
stood for and scarified so much but more importantly note that indeed the
struggle is far from over; the disability act 2003 has not been implemented,
the UN convention may still follow the same path unless we go back to the
drawing board and restrategize, remain engaged, bado mabambano, lets soldier
on,mungu amueke ndugu yetu mahali pema peponi,fare thee well dear brother.
Phitalis Were Masakhwe �

----- Original message -----
Sent: 2009/05/28 16:28:15
Subject: Fw:Fw: Re: Burial plans for Dominic Ouma Majiwa

Hi all We have received the news of the demise of our beloved colleague and champion of the disability issues! We join the family and friends in thanking god for the time we had with Majiwa and pray that we shall have his spirit continue to motivate us to champion issues affecting the Disabled without fear. May God rest his soul in eternal peace. Kindly keep us posted on the arrangwements. Alex Munyere Chairman - UDPK and Albinism Society of Kenya ----- Original message ----- Sent: 2009/05/29 09:28:16 Subject: Fw:RE: Re: Burial plans for Dominic Ouma Majiwa Dear All, Our condolences to the family, friends and the entire disability fraternity. May the almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace Kennedy Akolo Program Manager – Disability - VSO