This archive report was first published on 11 July 2020.
Renowned Ohangla musician Maureen Achieng, popularly known as Lady Maureen, has died in Migori.
According to her family, Lady Maureen passed away at 3am on Saturday in Uriri, Migori, where she was recuperating after being discharged from hospital last week.
Her cousin Bella Achieng confirmed her death, stating that Lady Maureen had been discharged from Pastor Machage Memorial Hospital in the outskirts of Migori last month.
Since the beginning of the year, Lady Maureen had been in and out of various hospitals battling different kinds of ailments.
Leaders from the region, including Governor Okoth Obado and Migori Woman Representative Dr Pamela Odhiambo, have condoled with the family.
Dr Odhiambo expressed her condolences, saying, 'I am shocked at the demise of the musician, it is an extremely difficult moment for the family. My sincere condolences.'
