Photos from their Ahero home showed Rose breaking down as relatives, neighbours, and leaders gathered to support her.
The images, which circulated widely online, moved many Kenyans who sympathised with the young mother preparing to welcome a new baby without her husband by her side.
Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga and Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu visited the family to deliver their condolences.
Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga and Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu visited the family to deliver their condolences.
In the shared photos, Wanga was seen holding Rose and wiping her tears as the expectant widow struggled to remain composed.
Wanga later posted a message honouring Amimo, describing him as a respected journalist whose voice had become a familiar companion to many across the region. She also encouraged the family as they plan for his burial next Friday.
“The loss is deep. Festus was not only a friend but a powerful voice from our community. We stand with the family during this painful period,” she wrote.
Amimo, who died on December 7 in Nairobi, was 46 years old. He and Rose married in August 2023 and were raising three children together while expecting their fourth.
Wanga later posted a message honouring Amimo, describing him as a respected journalist whose voice had become a familiar companion to many across the region. She also encouraged the family as they plan for his burial next Friday.
“The loss is deep. Festus was not only a friend but a powerful voice from our community. We stand with the family during this painful period,” she wrote.
Amimo, who died on December 7 in Nairobi, was 46 years old. He and Rose married in August 2023 and were raising three children together while expecting their fourth.
His death shocked colleagues, listeners, and friends who knew him as humble, generous, and passionate about broadcasting.
Fans described him as a mentor who often used his platform to help needy students by rallying support for their education.
After the emotional photos were shared online, Kenyans rushed to comfort Rose, sending encouraging messages and prayers.
Fans described him as a mentor who often used his platform to help needy students by rallying support for their education.
After the emotional photos were shared online, Kenyans rushed to comfort Rose, sending encouraging messages and prayers.
Many expressed heartbreak over her condition, saying they could only imagine the pain of losing a spouse while heavily pregnant.
Social media users wrote messages urging her to stay strong, trust God, and hold on for the sake of her children, including the unborn baby.
Social media users wrote messages urging her to stay strong, trust God, and hold on for the sake of her children, including the unborn baby.
Others who had experienced similar losses also encouraged her with words of hope and healing.
The respected broadcaster joined KBC in 2004 and built his name through Mayienga FM, where he became one of the station’s most recognisable voices.
The respected broadcaster joined KBC in 2004 and built his name through Mayienga FM, where he became one of the station’s most recognisable voices.
His colleagues have praised him as hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated to uplifting his community.
