More details on the 1978/84 MBCHB Class reunion luncheon at the public service club yesterday
1 Dr Muriu Gynaecologist
2 Dr Ann Nguithi psychiatrist
3 Prof Fred were paediatric Neonatotogist
4 Dr Kitili Dermatologist
5 Dr Aywa Radiologist
6 Dr Patrick Olang Anaesthetist and Gynaecologist
7 Dr Mungu Family physician 8 Dr Suleh AJ Renal physician 9 Dr Eunice Obiero Internal Medicine 10 Dr Haroon Awan Ophthalmologist 11 Dr Festus Ilako Internal Medicine 12 Dr Gerald Moniz Anaesthetist 13 Prof Omondi Ogutu Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 14 Dr Dorcas peadiatrician 15 Dr Owilla Urologist 16 Dr David Githanga Peadiatrician
My fave Kenyanism word: Rada? Depending on the context it could mean WTF? It could mean “seriously?”. It could mean “what’s up?”. It could mean “the hell’s wrong with you?” And you can understand it by the tone someone uses when saying it, and I find it so beautiful.
In Kruger National Park, South Africa, veteran ranger Sipho Nkosi suffered a heart attack while on solo patrol. His vehicle was found empty, and search teams began looking for him.
What the park’s remote trail cameras revealed broke the hearts of everyone who saw the footage.
An old bull elephant — known to rangers as “Mnumzane” (Zulu for “Sir”) — had found Sipho’s body. For three full days and nights, the elephant refused to leave. He stood guard, gently touching the ranger with his trunk, chasing away hyenas and jackals that came too close, and even covering parts of the body with branches and leaves.
On the third night, the elephant was still there — visibly grieving, swaying slowly beside his fallen friend. Only when the full recovery team arrived with vehicles did Mnumzane finally step back, watching solemnly as they carried Sipho away.
Park officials later confirmed that Sipho had rescued this same elephant as a calf years earlier after poachers killed his mother. The elephant had never forgotten.
One colleague who viewed the footage whispered:
“He didn’t come to say goodbye. He came to make sure no one disrespected his brother.”
Mnumzane still visits the exact spot regularly. Rangers now leave fresh water and fruit there in honor of both.
Happy Ash Wednesday to those who celebrate. May this Lenten journey draw you closer to God, strengthen your faith, and fill your heart with peace and purpose. ♥️