Enock Ondego (21 February 1930 – 26 February 2023) was a Kenyan songwriter, singer, author, and founder of The Mwakigwena Choir Group and most notable for his biography, The Life Of Mzee Ondego, published by the Kwani trust,[1] and his two songs: Wimbo huu ni wimbo wa historia (This is a song of history) and Kenya ni nchi ya ajabu (Kenya is a wonderful country).
[2] Enock Ondego was born in Mazigolo, South Maragoli in Vihiga County in 1930, and completed his elementary and high school at Kaimosi.
[citation needed] Ondego discovered his interest in music whilst teaching at the school, and started composing songs.
Enock filed a lawsuit against KBC in 2010 seeking to be remunerated, It was decided that he be paid the sum of KSh.50 million/= but has allegedly not been reimbursed.
[citation needed] Enock Ondego died at his home in Kisauni, Mombasa county, on 26 February 2023, at the age of 93.