Malawians mourn with Zikhale as he loses another brother

By Durell Namasani

There has been a wave of condolence messages to the Minister of Homeland Security Hon Ken Zikhale Ng’oma after news spread that he has lost a brother.

On Friday afternoon, an announcement was made on Zikhale’s Facebook page that his brother Dr Brian Ng’oma has died

“We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Dr. Brian Ng’oma, a brother to the Minister of Homeland Security Dr. Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma and former Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Labour” read the message

Malawians are comforting Hon Zikhale as he loses another brother weeks after losing a brother, daughter and Uncle

The Minister has confirmed the development describing the news as very sad and confusing.

The  late Brian Ng’oma, a resident of Area 18 in Lilongwe, was a pillar to the Ng’oma family.

Details of the funeral programme are expected later.

The minister recently also lost his daughter, Cynthia, a designer and makeup artist and another brother prior. He has also lost an Uncle earlier this month