It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mwalimu Michael Akou Osamong.
He was the beloved son of Philip Akou and Flora Inusu.
Son-in-law of Rebecca and Lawrence Wakofula.
Devoted husband of Margret Osamong, and loving father of Gregory, Nancy, Rebecca, Miriam, Gideon, Faith, and Flora.
Father-in-law of John Murumba, Sagwe, Mercy, and Glory.
Brother of the late Sylvester, the late Jane, Friday, and Mary; and cousin of the Ochogias, the late Simon, Alem, Raymond, Patrick, and Francis.
He was also a cherished brother-in-law of the Wakofula family: Mary, Frederick, Bernard, Carolyne, Eunice, Rosy, Colleta, Naomi, Ruth, Catherine, Henry, Teresa, and Jimmy.
Uncle of Joan, Henry, Eunice, Julian, Jackline, Ruth, Pauline, Sarah, Jemima, Lilian, Benedete, Stephen, Irine, Emmanuel, Pamela, Anne, Flora, Stephen, Susan, Dickson, Julius, Lorna, Jane, Isaac, Anthony and the Imujaros.
Cousin of Idudes and Ekrapas.
He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Sifuma, Mike, Andrew, Becky, Jane, Della, Alpha, and Michael, who will forever cherish his love and guidance.
The body will leave Kiminini Cottage Hospital on Thursday, 6th August 2026, and the burial service will take place at his home in Kakamwe Farm, Tongaren, on Friday, 7th August 2026.
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21
May the name of the Lord be praised.