This is a big loss to all of us in The ICT arena
Dear colleagues,
Today I am dreadfully sorry to have to share tragic information with you.
This is that our brother Simbo Ntiro has suffered a terrible car crash in
the early hours of Sunday morning (13th July), and that he passed away at
the scene, here in Dar es Salaam.
We have therefore lost a founding member of our online community and a very
energetic participant in national, regional and global efforts in the realm
of "ICT for Development". He was to turn only 47 years old next month, and
so may have been expected to have plenty more to contribute in many ways.
It appears that for some undetermined reason, he lost control of his Honda
CRV on Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, just after passing the small feeder road out
of Leader's Club. This caused his car to mount the high pavement and it was
stopped by a tree that was hit sideways between the front wheel and the
driver's door. We were told that he died instantly of his injuries.
I had spent some time with him during the evening before, and he had at the
time a very positive mindset brought on by a whole range of issues, one of
which was a family get-together due for Sunday afternoon, towards which he
had been shopping. And we also discussed a number of forthcoming
work-related events which we were preparing jointly.
My deepest sympathies go to all among us who knew or interacted with him in
any way. Arrangements are being made to set up an online condolence book,
so that we may be able to express our sorrow and share our support and
memories with his family. I hope to be able to provide you a URL for this
before tomorrow.
In terms of immediate family, Simbo leaves behind a two children (adolescent
and young-adult) who were living with him in Dar, and a wife (their mother)
who is due in from Nairobi today. He also has his mother and elder brother
who are due in from Kampala. Then he leaves a large extended family with
members in Tanzania as well as in Kenya and Uganda. Also grieving for him
is a vast network of friends scattered across all four corners of the globe,
including this online community.
May our Almighty God bless Simbo's soul with eternal peace!
Yours in grief,
David Sawe.
Dear colleagues,
Today I am dreadfully sorry to have to share tragic information with you.
This is that our brother Simbo Ntiro has suffered a terrible car crash in
the early hours of Sunday morning (13th July), and that he passed away at
the scene, here in Dar es Salaam.
We have therefore lost a founding member of our online community and a very
energetic participant in national, regional and global efforts in the realm
of "ICT for Development". He was to turn only 47 years old next month, and
so may have been expected to have plenty more to contribute in many ways.
It appears that for some undetermined reason, he lost control of his Honda
CRV on Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, just after passing the small feeder road out
of Leader's Club. This caused his car to mount the high pavement and it was
stopped by a tree that was hit sideways between the front wheel and the
driver's door. We were told that he died instantly of his injuries.
I had spent some time with him during the evening before, and he had at the
time a very positive mindset brought on by a whole range of issues, one of
which was a family get-together due for Sunday afternoon, towards which he
had been shopping. And we also discussed a number of forthcoming
work-related events which we were preparing jointly.
My deepest sympathies go to all among us who knew or interacted with him in
any way. Arrangements are being made to set up an online condolence book,
so that we may be able to express our sorrow and share our support and
memories with his family. I hope to be able to provide you a URL for this
before tomorrow.
In terms of immediate family, Simbo leaves behind a two children (adolescent
and young-adult) who were living with him in Dar, and a wife (their mother)
who is due in from Nairobi today. He also has his mother and elder brother
who are due in from Kampala. Then he leaves a large extended family with
members in Tanzania as well as in Kenya and Uganda. Also grieving for him
is a vast network of friends scattered across all four corners of the globe,
including this online community.
May our Almighty God bless Simbo's soul with eternal peace!
Yours in grief,
David Sawe.
Jamani huyu Simbo is he related to Mama Harold Mushi?? if so poleeeni sana my Mom is related to them. rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteJamani yaani siamini. Mungu Amlaze mahali pema peponi. Amina
ReplyDeleteRest in Piece Simbo Ntiro,
ReplyDeleteFrom since I have met Ntiro at SUA workshop about ICT for development, I never lost his image in my head. He is one of the great thinkers I have been involved with.
All the best Simbo Ntiro, we will all be there one day.
Nawatakia subira na amani wote waliopatwa na msiba huu, ukiwemo MR. David Sawe.
Mohamed A. Ghasia
HOD software department
Mzumbe University.
This is not only a big loss to his Family but also to The ICT Community in Tanzania and all over the world. Mr Simbo was more than just a wonderful person, he was always kind and considerate to people he came in contact with be it online or in person. I personally met him online and can never forget the experience. Let us pray that God gives his family strengths to overcome this tragic loss, my sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family. MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN ETERNAL LIFE, AMEN
ReplyDeleteKutire moose mbe, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
ReplyDeleteWith deepest sorrow,
Manka, USA.
I know Simbo for a long time and last time we were together on advocate ICT for development for MPs in Dodoma. We ride together from Dom to Dar and we had nice talks while back to Dar.
ReplyDeleteI can't express much of his milestones ideas towards ICT for development. It’s hard to replace him, but we’ll recognize him for all that he has done to us.
Rest in Peace Simbo.
Kama ilikuwa jioni nahisi alikuwa amekunywa, kwa nini upotee njia barabarani mwenyewe tu? Michuzi weka mawazo yangu, hili ni tatizo la Tanzania, hatuendelei, watu wanakunywa pombe halafu wanaendesha na tuna mipolisi ya barabarani ambayo wala haijui kwamba hilo ni kosa.
ReplyDeleteJamani....Simbo. Rest in peace. U was and still the best uncle ever.
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in Peace! a good Friend. This is a shocking news David. Poleni sana. Bupe
ReplyDeleteMwenyezi Mungu ailaze roho ya marehemu pema peponi. Marehemu Simbo alikuwa kipenzi cha watu wengi sana.
ReplyDeleteHalafu wewe bwana David Sawe, ni afadhali ungetoa taarifa nzito kama hii kwa lugha ya kiswahili kuliko kutumia kiingereza kilichopindapinda vile.
RIP Simbo,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sad news. A great loss for his family and the profession. I would like to express my profound sympathy to his family, relatives, close friends and colleagues.
May God rest his soul in eternal peace - Amen
May the LORD grant him peace where he is resting. My condolences to his wife and his two children. Poleni sana Mama Sarah, Sarah and Simsim.
ReplyDeleteI remember the Good times we had at KPMG. He was a nice and hard working person. We loved him but the Lord loved him more, may his will be done.
RIP Simbo.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER AND MY FRIEND SIMBO.. WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND REMEMBER YOUR ADVISE.. Jeesus, IAM SPEECHLESS
ReplyDeleteHigh table..
Jamani namkumbuka sana Simbo Ntiro hususani tulipokuwa tunakunywa pale Jackys Oysterbay alikuwa mchangamfu sana na mtu wa watu... Big loss to our fellow sippers @ JACKYS...
ReplyDeleteRIP SIMBO NTIRO...
Dear David,
ReplyDeleteMANY THANKS FOR LETTING US KNOW THIS VERY SAD NEWS. MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SIMBO NTIRO, FOLLOWING THE TERRIBLE TRAGIC ACCIDENT.
IT IS INDEED VERY SADDENING TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING AWAY OUR DEAR FRIEND/BROTHER. HE WAS INCREDIBLY HELPFUL WHEN WE SET UP OUR BUSINESS. HIS GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT STOOD OUT ABOVE EVERYTHING ELSE WITH NO THOUGHT OF PERSONAL GAIN FOR HIMSELF. I’M GLAD THAT I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW HIM AND WILL MISS HIS SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP DEARLY.
SIMBO, GREAT MAN WHO WILL BE SADLY MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
ACCEPT MY DEEP SYMPATHIES AND PASS ON MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL HIS RELATIONS.
...RIP SIMBO
Jerry S.
What a big loss, may god rest her soul in eternal peace Amen
ReplyDeletePlease post his photo so that we could see him...
Simbo, you will be missed.
ReplyDeleteTo the Anon who commented on Drink and Driving: Get a life. If your idea of maendeleo is not to drink and drive then you need you head checked. I do not advocate drink driving but I don't think it represents maendeleo. NOW DRIVE OFF THE www.
To the rest of Morners: SORRY I had to say something and I do agree maybe it is not the appropriate time and place BUT ......Just Sorry!
Bro na Mr Sawe,habari nzito kama hii ni vizuri muiandike ktk lugha zote mbili,yaani Kiingereza na Kiswahili. Pia wewe anaon wa 15July 3.39am hakika huna hata chembe ya uanadamu. Wewe unahitaji kuombewa kwa Kakobe au Lusekelo-mzee wa upako ili uwe na roho ya utu.
ReplyDeleteRIP brother, Sikufahamu kaka, ila kuondoka ni jambo la huzuni kwa familia na wote waliokuwa wanamtegemea.
ReplyDeleteTunaomba PICHA YAKE kama inapatikana.
Jamani Simbo Mungu akulaze pema peponi nakukumbuka sana Jackys masaki, Tulipokua tukinywa pale kina simbo milionea, walter, steve na wengineo ulikua Mchangamfu na mcheshi kweli chema hakidumu. Tutakumis ile mbaya. RIP.
ReplyDeleteMay your soul rest in peace Simbo.
ReplyDeleteI too spent time with him the evening before and it was unbelievable when I got the news of his passing away on Sunday.
My condolences to all family members, ICT community as well as friends.
Arden Kitomari.
May Simbo's soul Rest in Eternal Peace.We would appreciate if we could be kept posted on the burial arrangements and perhaps also place pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
BABU.
Rest in Peace Simbo. You were a symbol for excellent communication and knowledge sharing. Indeed, we have lost a strong resource person in IT networking.
ReplyDeleteMay His soul rest in eternal Peace, aman. jamani huyu si ndiyo yule mdau wetu alitutumia picha ya vimtumbwi nje ya nyumba ya mtu mikocheni B? enzi zile zam mvua nyingi bongo, kama miezi mitatu hivi iliyopia. michuzi huwezi kukosa picha yake bwana hebu tutumie. jana picha ilitoka kwenye gazeti la Guardian.
ReplyDeletepoleni sana wafiwa!
ReplyDeletemimi kwangu katika kumuenzi, we need to learn from this tragedy and be better people
1. Sisi walevi, tusinywe pombe na kuendesha magari.Ku mitigate risk hii, whenever we drink alcohol lets use taxi's au tuwe na driver(ambae yupo sober).Mimi nikilewa I tend to overspeed..which is reckless and very risky to me and others
2.TBL na wenzako please muwekeze kwenye elimu ya unywaji salama.Sijui hamelewi simple economics EC 101. Nikinywa pombe sana leo lets say 10 beers, mtafurahi sana,lakini nikipata ajali na kufa kutokana na hizo bia, mtapoteza mteja ambae ningekunywa lets say 70 beers a month for the next 25 years(hapo sihesabu offers ambazo ningetoa.
Kwa kifupi we need to drink in MODEST AND SENSIBLY
Poleni sana wote kwa kaka. I shall always remember you as a nice warm guy with high spirits, humour and knowledge...Asante. Lakini Simbo, kweli u spent your last night at Jackies....
ReplyDeleteAnne-Lise, New Delhi