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11-28-2007 2:31 AM -- By: Robert Sumana,  From: Malawi  

Wadada,

May your soul rest in ertenal peace. I dont think Malawi will ever produce a man of your calibre.

God Bless your family durign this trying time.

Robert

11-27-2007 3:05 PM -- By: Alex R. Nkosi,  From: Dublin  

I hope the death of this great son of Africa will give us an opportunity to reflect on the ideals that he lived and worked for. The challenges basseting mother Malawi are as just as acute as they were during the days of your struggle. Mwafwa tafwa! Kulira nkhumoza.

Alex Nkosi.

11-27-2007 2:02 PM -- By: Dr. Heiko Meinhardt,  From: Germany  

Please allow me to express my deepest sympathies on the death of the great Kanyama Chiume. I got to know him after he returned to Malawi in 1994 when I spent almost a year in Malawi doing research for my Ph.D. thesis on the democratic transition in Malawi. I had the privilege to be taught Malawi history by him. We discussed the political, economic and social situation in Malawi. He even attended my Ph.D. party in Blantyre in 1997. He was a great Malawian and a good and supportive friend. May his Soul rest in peace!

11-27-2007 1:01 PM -- By: Rev.Dr.Edward Kavimba Lungu,  From: Zambia/USA  

God bless those that fight for peace in this world, more especially peace in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pastor/Chaplain Lungu

11-27-2007 11:58 AM -- By: Innocent Galinoma Mfalingundi,  From: Kalenga Iringa Tanzania  

For years I have been paying tribute to man and women who have contributed to the struggle for survival from slavery times to present . People like Lumumba, Selassie, Biko, Garvey, Toussant L'ouverture, Nkuruma, Luther King, Malcom X, Marley, Mandela, Makandal Daaga, Walter Rodney and many more too numerous to mention. In my book of heroes I respectfully add Brother Kanyama Chiume the son of Africa, Lion of Malawi who I am proudly to say that it has been and still is great to have known this great African, as a neighbor, as a leader, a friend, a Brother and as a Fether. And one of the elders saith unto me, weep not behold the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the root of David hath prevailed to open the book and loose the seven seals tharof. Jah! Rastafari.

11-27-2007 11:18 AM -- By: kiondo,  From:  

Kwa Familia Nzima ya Chiume.Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God rest him in peace.

11-27-2007 9:28 AM -- By: mteuka and flornce munthali,  From: malawi  

May his soul rest in peace and god be with his family during this difficult time.

11-27-2007 8:45 AM -- By: Nolence Mwangwego,  From: Karonga, Malawi  

It's sad that Kanyama Chiume has passed away without enjoying the fruits of his sweat. May his soul rest in peace.

11-27-2007 7:02 AM -- By: Prof Haroub Othman,  From: University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania  

I have known Kanyama since 1959 having first heard him speak in Zanzibar where he came with Dr Kamuzu Banda. I have read many of his writings and enjoyed many a conversation with him. Before he left for the US he came to see me at the university, and I urged himm to write his 'Memoirs', which he promised he will do and send me a draft to read. I do not know if he did manage, but if not, then somebody, especially a Malawian, must do it. His footsteps are vividly clear not only on the land of Malawi, but on all this region of East, Central and Southern Africa. Farewell, Comrade Chiume!

11-27-2007 6:23 AM -- By: Emily J.Simbeye,  From: Tanzania  

Kwa Familia Nzima ya Chiume. Nawapa pole nyingi, na kuomba Mungu awatie nguvu katika kipindi hiki kigumu cha kuondokewa na mzee wetu. Bwana alitoa, Bwana ametwaa. Jina lake lihimidiwe. Amina.

11-27-2007 6:05 AM -- By: Mikky,  From: Tanzania  

God rest yuo Chume in peace. You was the best fighter.

RIP.

11-27-2007 5:46 AM -- By: Maka Mwamwaja,  From:  

Nathan, my deepest condolences to your entire family at this time of sorrow. Tunawaombea faraja wewe na familia yako yote katika wakati huu wa majonzi.

11-27-2007 2:40 AM -- By: Sunday Mkandawire,  From: Malawi  

It is unfortunate that the late Kanyama Chiume will be remembered for fhghting for a cause that he did not enjoy.Also thanks to Tanzanians for mourning along Malawians, at least from the online newspapers.Let those chronicling the life and achievements of Kanyama Chiume do so sooner than later. Lets read about those. There is also need for reproduction of his autobiographies. May his soul rest in peace.

11-27-2007 1:53 AM -- By: joyce golowa matewere,  From: zomba  

a great loss,I knew him personally a wiseman,may his soul rest in peace

11-27-2007 1:21 AM -- By: Ismael Mwita,  From: Tanzania Investment Centre  

Ninapenda kuwapa pole kwa msiba mkubwa uliyowakuta wana wa Africa hususan familia ya Mpendwa wetu na Mwana harakati mwenzetu ndugu Kanyama Chiume. Kimwili umetutoka lakini kiroho upo nasi na mawazo yako na hekima zako zitazidi kuwepo watu wote wa malawi wanakulilia na watakukumbuka pia. Pole sana Ndugu yetu Willium Chiume, Tulimpenda sana baba lakini Mungu alimpenda zaidi. Tunapokuwa tukihani msiba huu tukumbuke maneno ya Biblia Takatifu Yanayosema 'Kila nafsi itaonja Umauti' Bwana ametoa na Bwana ametwaa, Jina lake Lihimidiwe. Amen.

11-26-2007 11:48 PM -- By: charles tembo,  From:  

may his soul rest in peace

11-26-2007 11:47 PM -- By: charles tebo,  From:  

may his soul rest in peace

11-26-2007 8:34 PM -- By: Jaclyn Perlman,  From:  

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time.

11-26-2007 8:18 PM -- By: Chatonda Mtika,  From: Malawi  

I was toddler when you left Malawi. As I grew older I heard the gallant stories. Years later I saw a video of your trip (pre-independence) and the commotion it caused in London. It made me really proud. Malawi and indeed the whole pan-African movement has lost a truly great person. To the Chiume family, yayi, phepani nadi. Vyose mwa Ciuta.

11-26-2007 6:11 PM -- By: Rommel Mauma,  From:  

“ODE” KWA KANYAMA CHIUME

Mzee Kanyama Chiume, Kwa huzuni kubwa umetuacha Muumba aiweke roho yako; Ewe mtoto mpendwa wa Afrika, Ewe mtoto mpendwa wa Malawi, Ewe mtoto mpendwa wa Tanzania, Kwa yale uliyokipigania: Hadithi (legacy) yako Itabaki siku zote!

Mzee Kanyama Chiume, Tutakuenzi tuliobakia Bila woga wala wasiwasi Kwa amani upumzike; Walio karibu na hiyo “nyumba” Wapalilie ziotazo nyasi Wazidi kumwagilia maji zako fikra Ili hadithi (legacy) yako Itabaki siku zote!

Mzee Kanyama Chiume, Ewe mtoto mpendwa wa Afrika, Ewe mtoto mpendwa wa Malawi, Ewe mtoto mpendwa wa Tanzania, Tuyalinde mema uliyopanda Kwa kuwakomboa walalahoi Wa Afrika, Malawi na Tanzania Kitovu cha hadithi (legacy) yako Kubakia siku zote!

11-26-2007 4:58 PM -- By: John mnyenga,  From: netherlands  

my condolences for the Chiume family, i am deeply sorry for the sad news. in this moments of sorrow may God bring comfort in your hearts. R.I.P

11-26-2007 3:58 PM -- By: Anna Hiza & Paul Meela,  From: U.S.A  

Poleni sana familia ya Chiume. Yote hayo ni mapenzi ya mungu. Tupo nanyi kwenye maombi.

11-26-2007 2:01 PM -- By: Reza Matovu,  From: HoustonTexas  

I'm very sorry,may the LORD find the way to comfort you! He did his best while alive. "I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH." (2Timothy 4:7) Amen

11-26-2007 2:00 PM -- By: Mike Milanzi,  From: Malawi  

My condolences to the family of Kanyama Chiume. He was a foresighted man whose vision of freedom for Malawi got stiffled.

There was nobody Banda feared more than Kanyama Chiume.

May his soul rest peacifully.

(We danced together 'Kabaji ka Banda'. Not many can remember that.

11-26-2007 1:12 PM -- By: Thusitha Chandra,  From:  

Mike; Please, accept my condolences on the passing away of your father.

-Thusitha

11-26-2007 12:58 PM -- By: Anthony Mwingira,  From: New Hampshire,USA  

My Heart is with you Kwacha, Jessie, Bosi, Tasi, Nathan, Sonia and Miriam. 'KCC' was a good Father who gave it all to you with pride. A simple man with great character, wisdom and knowledge. Easy to talk to and very interesting to listen to. His stories still lingers, he made us laugh and imagine. His choice of words had a way in turning an old story into life. He had enormous pride for Africa particularly Malawi and Tanzania. He was a good storyteller. As he told a story and walked me along the shores of lake Nyasa, he once gave me a recipe on how to prepare a fish meal, he said; you simply need water and salt the fish will cook itself. I laughed! I will forever smile when I think of him, and always be thankful to have known this great father.

May he rest in peace, Dadi genda bwina, yatiwoningani.

11-26-2007 12:51 PM -- By: Alban Francis Kagunda,  From: Malindi, Mangochi  

Kanyama Chiume defined Malawian politics. Whether he was active or not, he provided the necessary checks and balances required in our emerging democracy, as the unofficial opposition "party" in exile. For this he will always be thankfully remembered as an icon of Malawian opposition politics.

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

11-26-2007 12:08 PM -- By: John Adhero,  From: Kansas City  

My deepest condolences to you and your family Nathan, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of pain and sorrow. May his soul rest in Peace….AMEN

11-26-2007 11:59 AM -- By: Carlos Delpozo,  From:  

It sounds like your dad is a real success story. You must be very proud of him. Mike sorry for your loss although your dad will continue to live in your heart and remain always a part of you. Stay well and try to celebrate his life. Carlos

11-26-2007 11:46 AM -- By: Paul Kapalata,  From: Wichita, Kansas USA  

To my friend Miriam and The Chiume's Family,

I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Thier love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.

Though some day we all have to part with those we love, they are not lost. We are always better for having loved.

Miriam and The chiume's family, i'm so sorry for the loss, i am wishing you all strength and comfort at this difficult time. Sometimes there are no perfect words but you're in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Rest his Soul in Eternal Peace. Amen.