Rest in peace Georges Kanuma...

I am sad

Sad at life…sad at fate

Sad at anything and everything

Sad that a flower that shone high up the sky

Withered and dried

Left the clouds starved and thirsty

I am thinking….Georges Kanuma

One word rings in ‘ME’ head: SIMPLICITY at its best

Yet another one flashes tumultuously: SELFLESS!

Georges the activist, the voice that penetrated through the dark

Georges the kind hearted and sober individual

Who gave his time and all to make another soul brighter!

Georges the special person that was so passionate about human rights

Passionate about the very cause he advocated for

Georges, the one who did his work well, Georges, the smart one

Georges, the one that was keen to detail…the one that thought carefully before acting.

It’s still the same Georges whose spirit touched lives….including mine!

I am sad

Sad….life ain’t fair? Is it supposed to be so?

Oh! How the hell am I supposed to know and answer that?

I am sad

Sad that he had to leave us in that manner

Sad that his good work had suddenly full stopped

Sad Georges, because I hate goodbyes, and you had no time to bid us kwaheri

Georges Kanuma……..

Your  legacy in human rights will carry on

But there will never be another you

Georges….Kanuma…

Your love for everything around you will suffice

But never compare to yours in any way

Georges Kanuma…

You’re gone

But in our hearts, you will be greatly missed

Georges Kanuma…

Who will replace your energy and drive?

I haven’t met anyone yet

We miss you already

You responded fast to emails and phone calls fast….you were always there

You walked an extra mile for the LGBTI community that you worked with….you put others before yourself

You fought for a cause that will in a lifetime be worthwhile….and your name will not lose mention for your struggle

Your wit and charm are encrypted at the core of our hearts

Your smile will shine on our foreheads whenever we think of you!

We loved you….We still do in your demise…because you loved us too Georges!

The tears we’ve shed over losing you will never go to waste…..because they will have a special meaning….now, always…forever!

Lala salama Georges

Till we meet again

Kisses and Love…

By Kate Kamunde

On behalf of:

Artists For Recognition and Acceptance (AFRA-Kenya).