{"id":236023,"date":"2026-07-01T05:29:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=236023"},"modified":"2026-07-01T05:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:29:30","slug":"ohangla-musician-tony-ndiema-dies-after-battle-with-illness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/ohangla-musician-tony-ndiema-dies-after-battle-with-illness\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohangla Musician Tony Ndiema Dies After Battle With Illness"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ohangla music fraternity is mourning the death of musician Anton Okoth Ochieng, popularly known as Tony Ndiema, after his family confirmed his passing on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

Ndiema\u2019s death came days after his family appealed for financial assistance to help cover his medical expenses as he battled a serious illness.<\/p>\n

The family had earlier revealed that the musician\u2019s condition had worsened, prompting doctors to transfer him to Oasis Hospital in Kisii for specialised treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would like to share an important update regarding our brother and friend, Tony Ndiema. Unfortunately, his condition has worsened, and he has been urgently transferred to Oasis Hospital in Kisii for specialised medical attention,\u201d the family said in a statement on June 29, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Health Condition Deteriorated<\/h2>\n

In the medical update, the family disclosed that Ndiema had lost the ability to walk and talk, describing the situation as extremely difficult for his loved ones.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the moment, Tony has lost the ability to walk and talk, and this has been a very difficult moment for his family, friends and everyone who cares deeply about him,\u201d the family stated.<\/p>\n

They added that they continued praying and hoping for his recovery.<\/p>\n

Before his transfer to Oasis Hospital, Ndiema had collapsed in Rongo and was first rushed to Doctor\u2019s Plaza Hospital before being moved to Mediforte Hospital in Kisii for further medical attention.<\/p>\n

According to his family, the musician remained unconscious and unresponsive as doctors carried out several tests, including a CT scan, lung examinations and blood tests.<\/p>\n

Doctors later recommended an MRI scan, but the procedure was delayed due to financial challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cTony remains unconscious and is not responding to anything or anyone at the moment,\u201d the family said.<\/p>\n

Family Appealed for Support<\/h2>\n

As medical bills continued to rise, Ndiema\u2019s family reached out to fans, friends and well-wishers for financial support.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are humbly appealing to friends, fans and members of the public to come through and support financially towards his medical treatment and hospital expenses,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

The family explained that they had exhausted their available resources while trying to save the musician\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe family has exhausted all available resources in the fight to save his life and is now appealing to friends, fans, fellow artists and well-wishers to come together and support Tony during this difficult time,\u201d they added.<\/p>\n

Ohangla Fraternity Mourns<\/h2>\n

News of Tony Ndiema\u2019s passing has left fans and fellow musicians in mourning, with many taking to social media to celebrate his contribution to Ohangla music and send condolences to his family.<\/p>\n

Ndiema was widely recognised for his role in promoting the Ohangla sound and building a connection with fans through his music.<\/p>\n

At the time of publication, the family had not released details about the cause of death or funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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