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Saturday 31 March 2012

RIP Mary Onyango

Mary Onyango was a 13 year breast cancer survivor and also co-founded the Kenya Breast Health Programme. She was until her death, the deputy chairperson of the National Cohesion Integration Commission (NCIC). She died this morning at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya after battling breast cancer for over 13 years. Mary's story is that of resilience. She fought the cancer for 13 years and used those years to change the face of breast cancer in Kenya. May she rest in peace.

You can read more about her HERE

at 3/31/2012 10:30:00 am

22 comments:

  1. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 10:51

    Eyah! RIP. At least her legacy will live on in Kenya.

    ~ Menakaya's Baby

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  2. Admin31 March 2012 at 10:53

    May her soul Rest In Peace, o ma se ooo!

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  3. melodie31 March 2012 at 11:07

    May her soul RIP

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  4. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 11:16

    RIP. This cancer sef.

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  5. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 12:09

    Rip, Oh my goodness, i met her when I was in Nairobi. So sad


    Producer$

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  6. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 13:43

    Was she related to Barack Obama? He has Onyango lineage in Kenya. May she RIP.

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  7. Poison31 March 2012 at 14:04

    Rest In Peace. Na Heaven Straight!

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  8. Tonia31 March 2012 at 14:37

    I cnt help bt to cry wenever i look back. Just happened to my dear mum who died of same breast cancer 21st of march 12. Rest in Peace MUMMY, RIP Mrs Mary O.

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  9. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 15:28

    May her soul Rest in perfect peace Amen!

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  10. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 15:28

    She fot nd she won.... Cos her legacy lives on RIP

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  11. Uchefuna Chinyere31 March 2012 at 16:44

    She must have passed through a lot, may her soul find the much deserved rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  12. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 17:03

    RIP Ms Onyango....ur story was very touching

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  13. Anonymous31 March 2012 at 19:36

    Imagine she had gone to visit her mum when she started vomiting blood.so sad rest in peace mary.

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  14. bluemagic31 March 2012 at 20:06

    God rest her Soul..n bless her family

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  15. EASSI31 March 2012 at 21:51

    Rest in peace Mary. You were such an inspiration. Marren Awuor Mbeo

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  16. Frenchie1 April 2012 at 13:40

    May she rest in peace

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  17. Anonymous1 April 2012 at 22:08

    linda did u see the interview TONTO DIKEH gave about her not wanting igbo men. u r igbo so what is ur take on that. she gave a stupid reason. i think u shud post the interview on ur blog. this is it http://www.naijapals.com/modules/naijapals/nigeria/topic,98088.0.html

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  18. Lucky2 April 2012 at 05:50

    She fought a good fight. She has gone to be with the angels. 13 years. Her legacy lives on now and forever more. RIP Mama Mary.

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  19. Anonymous2 April 2012 at 09:48

    God is the author of life and he holds wonderful destiny for us and may u Rest In Peace.
    MUGA-Former colleague AFC(NRB)

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  20. the white enchantress2 April 2012 at 13:01

    rest in peace ma'am

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  21. Peter Ngoha2 April 2012 at 13:45

    Mary was the hope that many Kenyan Women Lacked but most of all her smile and calm personality really was an asset to many.

    RIP Nya Simenya!

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  22. the white enchantress2 April 2012 at 14:06

    rest in peace ma'am. we love you but God loves most

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