19/04/2026
PRESS STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
Date: 19 April 2026
MANGOCHI EAST YOUTH FORUM FOR DEVELOPMENT MOURNS WITH HON. FRANCESCA MASAMBA ON THE PASSING OF ONELLA MASAMBA
The Mangochi East Youth Forum for Development is deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Onella Masamba Dokotala, beloved sister to Hon. Francesca Masamba, Member of Parliament for Mangochi East.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Hon. Masamba, the Masamba family, and all loved ones during this period of profound grief. The loss of a sister is the loss of a confidant, a friend, and a part of one’s own story. In this moment, we are reminded that grief is not carried alone — it is shared, shoulder to shoulder, as one community.
Onella Masamba was not only a sister to our MP, but a daughter of Mangochi East. Her passing touches us all. As a Forum committed to unity, development, and the wellbeing of our people, we stand firmly with Hon. Masamba. Your pain is our pain, and your strength has always been our inspiration. Today, we return that strength to you through our prayers, our presence, and our unwavering solidarity.
We call upon the people of Mangochi East to come together in compassion and togetherness, to comfort the bereaved family, and to honor Onella’s memory by upholding the values of love and unity she leaves behind.
May the soul of Onella Masamba rest in eternal peace, and may God grant Hon. Francesca Masamba and the entire family comfort and courage to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Issued by:
Dr Abdulkarim Shuaib
Secretary General
Mangochi East Youth Forum for Development
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