Bungoma Should Now Be A National Treasure! These 7 Instances Are Ultimate Proof
Bungoma is proving to be a county of quite many firsts and undiscovered talent.
In this land of heroes long since passed into legend like Elijah Masinde, the men here are proving to be followers of their dreams and desires even if it means squeezing water from a stone. The last couple of months have seen sons of this county write their way into history brooks or the national folklore.
There have been many instances past and present that have made the third most populous county in Kenya to forever be etched in the memory of the public. Its politicians from Masinde Muliro to Kijana Wamalwa to Bifwoli Wakoli, Musikari Kombo and Wetangula have a way of being famous for both their skill as their comical ways.
However, it is the deeds of normal citizens that make this count merit a national heritage status. There must be reason why one county develops such an uncanny ability for the humorous and extraordinary.
Consider the following five instances
Jehovah Wanyonyi
At the top of this list has to be the ‘Immortal’ Jehovah Wanyonyi. This is a man who believed he was the creator himself, had about 25 wives and almost 100 children. He started from his home place in Bungoma and would disappear/die/ascend into heaven in Uasin Gishu. He had once threatened to curse the nation with an AIDs epidemic if the government did not give him 3 billion shillings. Even in his death his shadow is still looming large and he will be forever remembered.
Baengele Clan
They rose to prominence at the burial of the Late VP Kijana Wamalwa. The rituals they came up with from stopping the body getting into the compound, the position of the body in the coffin, travelling 12 years later to London to fetch Wamalwa’s spirits made for a good National Geographic feature.
109 k Wheelbarrow
This one was the most standout product among the many that just showed how corruption had devolved to the counties. It stood out because of the absurdity both of the product and the price as well as the explanation given by the Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka for the cost. The this was a special wheelbarrow with no carcinogens.
Nabii Yohanna
Just when the nation was done mourning the god, Jehovah Wanyonyi, in his place stepped Nabii Yohanna. His claims and achievement make the entire Pentecostal prophets a joke. This man claims he is the last prophet of God coming behind after only Moses and Jesus. He first got a vision when Just 7 years old and started writing the ‘New Bible’ which would take him 68 years and now is complete with 93 books. His Bible is aptly titled ‘Agano Mpya na ya Mwisho’ he also has a new set of 12 commandments. In pursuant of the command to go forth and fill the earth, the prophet has 36 wives and 99 children. If ever you thought you had 99 problems…
Bungoma Cyclist
This guy sure needs to go professional. You do not just ride 400 KM like it is a hobby, arrive at the destination in good spirits all just to watch a football match. The mental strength needed and the physical muscle to bend a normal black mamba to your will on an unforgiving terrain for 27 hours is just superhuman. Bungoma have their new hero and he is trending under Bungoma man. He sure would make a good sidekick to captain America now that Raven is dead.
Bungoma Chopper guy
The ultimate stunt man who did such a maneuver without even knowing he was pulling a Chuck Norris like move. The Bungoma Rambo gets into the history annals as being the only Kenyan to inspire a game. If onl we could be appreciative of such talent instead of handcuffing him.
These are just some of the few instances that have become something sort of urban legends, there are more interesting people down in Bungoma you can be sure another will burst on the scene in the very near future.
