How Did Sarah Onyango Obama Died?
Sarah Onyango Obama, former US President Barack Obama's step-grandmother, died Monday at a hospital in western Kenya, according to relatives. She was 99 years old.
Death Cause- The cause of death has not been revealed at this time. (Death Date: 29 March 2021)
According to her daughter Marsat Onyango, she died about 4 a.m. local time while being treated at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital in Kisumu, Kenya's third-largest city in the country's west.
Her daughter Onyango told reporters he was overcome with emotion and said, "It is true she has gone to be with the Lord,"
Who Was Sarah Onyango Obama?
Sarah Onyango Obama was a Kenyan philanthropist and educator. She was the third wife of President Barack Obama's paternal grandfather. She was born in 1922 in Kenya.
Sarah Obama, also known as Sarah Ogwel, Sarah Hussein Obama, and Sarah Anyango Obama, was a common nickname for her. She lived in Nyang'oma Kogelo village, on the edge of Lake Victoria, 30 miles west of Kisumu, western Kenya's main town.
Tributes
Laurika Nxumalo™ wrote,
Condolences to former U.S President, @BarackObama on the passing away of his grandmother, Mama Sarah Onyango Obama who passed away today at the age of 99. Rambirambi za moyoni. #RIPMamaSarahObama
Rt Hon Kenneth Lusaka wrote,
My heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of the late Mama Sarah Onyango Obama. Mama Sarah was a leading light not only in her family but the community as well. The rich and indelible legacy she leaves behind speaks to her charisma, resolve & selflessness.
Rest in Peace.
Sauti Kuu Foundation wrote,
With great sadness we announce the loss of our beloved grandmother Mama Sarah Ogwel Onyango Obama. A life so fully lived. As we mourn, we also celebrate her for the laughter and joy she brought into our lives. So we smile through our pain, as we bid her farewell. RIP Dani!