Appreciation

Thank You all for the contributions you made to make the funeral possible. Words can not express the gratitude the family and community had spoken last weekend in Oyugis. The best summary is " let us all embrace peace and reconciliation, take time before you approach a thorny issue and seek a constructive solution. Mzee Dominic contributed immensely to the development of many NADs in Sub Saharan Africa, let us honor the memory by building a stronger Deaf community in Kenya and the region" 

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

Passing on of Mzee Dominic Ouma Majiwa - Founding Member of KNAD (Fathers of KNAD)

It is with profound sorrow and shock that we announce the death of Dominic Ouma Majiwa. Dominic pass away yesterday at his home in Nairobi.

He was one of the founding members of Kenyan National Association of the Deaf - KNAD, Former Chair of KNAD, long serving chairperson of various committees within KNAD, Regional Secretariat for Eastern and Southern Africa RSESA - WFD project, a Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) Trainer/Mentor, Local Leader/Elder, a Father, a Husband, a Friend and a Brilliant Son of Kenya.

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The details of the funeral arrangements will follow as soon as the family releases official communication on the same.
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Some of the work and times of Mzee Dominic Ouma are available here:

http://www.sdrf.se/sdr/object/files/obj_47207e69791c7.pdf

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-17981253.html

http://asksource.ids.ac.uk/cf/display/bibliodisplay.cfm?ID=28560&db=keywords&display=full

We share in the sorrow and loss with the family, relatives and friends. May the Lord give the family peace and comfort.

Rest in Peace Mzee Dominic Ouma Majiwa

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Notice for KSLIA Annual General Meeting to be held on 21st March 2009

Notice for KSLIA Annual General Meeting to be held on 21st March 2009

Dear Members/Stakeholders,

Notice hereby given for the meeting above. The meeting will be held at KSLRP offices at UoN Nairobi at 9am the agenda for this meeting are:-

1. Progress review 2008
2. Emerging issues and challenges
3. Ratification of the Code of Ethics/Standard business procedures/practice
4. WASLI Africa Rep update
5. Election of office bearers
6. 2009 plans

Please confirm you participation for the above meeting by sending and email or sms to the chair.

Thanks

at your service.

Jack Owiti,
Chairman, KSLIA.
Kenyan Sign Language Interpreters Association,
Working towards quality standards in Sign Language Interpretation.
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Happy Holidays

KSLIA wishes all its members, clients and supporters a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2009

Seasons Greetings from KSLIA

Thanks

Thank You to the Deaf community in Kenya for the dignified send off for Solomon Kayia founding member of KNAD.

Thanks to our interpreters on the ground for the support and professional services rendered during the time.

May the Lord Rest Solomon's Soul in Eternal Peace.

peace

Chairman
KSLIA

Passing on of Solomon Kayia - Founding Member of KNAD

Dear KSLIA Fraternity,

It is with profound sorrow that we communicate the passing of Mr. Solomon Kayia!

Our heartfelt condolences go to the family, friends and esp to Peninah Vulimu one of the long serving Interps and CODA.

On behalf of KSLIA we welcome you all to the funeral arrangement meetings at KENBANCO House 7th Floor opp Railway Station from 5pm for fundraising and funeral arrangements.

We need a couple of interps to be there for the meetings to interpret the meeting proceedings. We appreciate the team that interpreted this sundays meeting - Joseph, Elizabeth and Jane. A special request goes out for those who understand the Maragoli dialect to volunteer to be interps for the funeral day and the church services both here in Nairobi and the village. Please get intouch with the chair on 0723343516.

May the Lord rest Solomon's soul in eternal peace! His dream for an accessible society for the Deaf Kenyans lives on! His heritage and legacy will shine on beyond his years on this earth!

peace

Jack Owiti
Chairman, KSLIA.
Kenyan Sign Language Interpreters Association,
Working towards quality standards in Sign Language Interpretation.