Kenyans have caught a rare glimpse inside the stately home of Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o.
This came after Siaya Governor James Orengo paid a condolence visit to the family following the death of Nyong’o’s father-in-law, Mwalimu Laban Buyu.
Orengo shared photos from the visit online, offering an unexpected look at the residence’s elegant interiors and well-kept grounds.
Inside Anyang’ Nyongo’s elegant residence
The outside of the home makes a strong first impression. A wide covered veranda runs along the front, supported by tall white fluted columns with classical-style capitals.
The main building is painted white, with dark-framed windows, while a neighbouring section features grey stone-style cladding with red window trims.
Square paving tiles cover the veranda floor, and a dark metal railing with a geometric pattern borders the edge.
Beyond it, a manicured lawn stretches out, flanked by tall trees and a perimeter wall. Potted plants dot the surrounding area, and a driveway curves through the compound.
It was under this shaded veranda that a memorial table was set up for condolence messages. Inside, the living room is bright and spacious, with high ceilings and clean white walls.
Warm honey-toned timber-look floor tiles run the length of the space, polished to a shine and laid in long planks that contrast beautifully with the pale walls.
Cream sofas with plush cushions form the central seating arrangement, some featuring grey chevron patterns and others in soft white and pale blue.
Decorative stud detailing runs along the base of one sofa. A large cream rug anchors the sitting area, with two groups of sofas facing each other across it.
Wooden coffee tables with carved triangular edges sit at the centre, while smaller side tables and round stools hold everyday items. Near the walls, slim wooden side tables display framed family photographs and a telephone.
A staircase at the rear of the room rises to an upper floor, with white steps, a polished timber handrail, and black metal balusters.
Rich reddish-brown wooden doors line the hallway beneath it, and tall double wooden doors form the main entrance, flanked by glass panels and shelves displaying carved animal sculptures and Kenyan craft ornaments.
Wall sconces with smoked-glass shades on curved black arms provide atmospheric lighting, while cream and warm brown curtains frame the windows throughout.
How did Orengo comfort the Nyong’o family?
Sharing the photos, Orengo wrote:
”Deepest condolences, Comrade Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, on the passing of your father-in-law, Mwalimu Laban Buyu. To my sister Dorothy Nyong’o: Stay strong; we stand with you!”
