The announcement, made during Amimo’s requiem mass, has touched many Kenyans and sparked widespread reactions across social media.
Speaking at the service in Nairobi, KBC Managing Director Agnes Kalekye assured the family that the corporation would support them during this difficult time.
“As a corporation, we promise that we will not leave you alone. We will be with you until we lay him to rest at his home. Then we will have a conversation about how we can bring the young man on board,” she said.
“Please know this loss is not just your loss, but also our loss. He was the first staff member who brought a significant politician to the county, and for that, he was valued.”
Festus Amimo passed away unexpectedly in a Nairobi hotel. He had worked as a presenter at Mayienga FM and was widely regarded as a man of the people, known for his humility and dedication to his work.
His death left a significant gap in the media industry, and his funeral has been attended by both high-profile figures and ordinary citizens, reflecting the deep respect he commanded.
During the requiem mass, Kennedy Ongudi delivered a heartfelt tribute to his father, leaving many in attendance moved by his calm demeanor and the rich tone of his voice. Kennedy recalled the close and respectful relationship he shared with his father.
“You knew him as a hardworking man, but to me, he was a family man, a dad, and a friend,” Kennedy said.
“Not only was he a father, but he also adapted to my life; we never had major quarrels, and he treated me as his equal, not as his son.”
Kenyans across the country expressed their support and admiration for the young man, with many noting that he seems to have inherited his father’s talent and personality.
“Like son, like father. Things might move as history anyway; thanks for that manager for the replacement,” wrote one social media user.
Another commented, “They did a good thing to consider his son. He deserves this opportunity to continue his father’s legacy.”
In addition to the promise of employment, friends and well-wishers have rallied around the family. Ugenya Member of Parliament David Ochieng played a key role in helping build a new home for Kennedy Ongudi, completing the “simba” — a traditional family house — within just six days.
The house, constructed with a combination of stone and concrete and fitted with dark-framed windows and a corrugated metal roof, ensures that Kennedy will have a permanent place to live as he begins the next chapter of his life.
The gesture of support from both KBC and the community highlights the deep respect that Festus Amimo commanded throughout his career.
Social media users praised KBC for valuing the legacy of its late employee and ensuring that his son is not left without opportunities.
Kennedy Ongudi is expected to join KBC TV Station shortly after the completion of his father’s burial in Awasi, Kisumu County.
The burial itself is anticipated to draw prominent figures from politics, media, and local communities, reflecting the widespread impact Festus Amimo had on Kenyan society.
The promise to employ Kennedy not only offers him a professional path forward but also ensures that the legacy of Festus Amimo continues.
Many Kenyans have expressed hope that Kennedy will follow in his father’s footsteps and develop a successful career in broadcasting.
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