Achieng Oneko

Ramogi Achieng Oneko (1920–2007) was a Kenyan freedom fighter and politician, considered a national hero in Kenya.

Other members of the group, known as "Kapenguria Six" were Jomo Kenyatta, Paul Ngei, Bildad Kaggia, Kungu Karumba and Fred Kubai.

[6] Jomo Kenyatta became the first president of Kenya and soon appointed Achieng Oneko Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Tourism.

However, in 1966 Oneko quit the government and joined the newly created Kenya People's Union, a socialist party led by his comrade Oginga Odinga.

[3] Achieng'Oneko died of a heart attack on 9th June 2007 aged 87, at his home in Kunya village, Rarieda, Bondo District.