Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - An obituary of veteran journalist Muliro Telewa published in a local newspaper has gone viral, sparking debate on social media over how family members were listed.
The obituary appeared to
mention only relatives who are considered successful or hold prominent
positions, with those listed living both in Kenya and abroad.
Other family members were collectively
referred to as "among others," a detail that caught the attention of
many social media users.
The obituary has since
generated mixed reactions online, with some questioning the practice of
highlighting only accomplished relatives in such notices.
One social media user
commented: “They'd rather mention 'the
late' who was probably moneyed, than some living brokie in Witeithie, encapsulated
under the phrase 'among others'.
“Uzuri,
mimi I had long made peace with being 'among others'.
“It really helps with keeping you sane from the pressures of life. Trust me.”
The Kenyan DAILY POST.
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