Kenneth Anewenah

Kenneth ElvisKAennenweethnaEhlvis Anewenah 0531 …...The Anewenah himself, a master of the customary He was gentle, quiet, soft spoken andHleitweraasllgyeantmlea,nquoifefte, wsoft spoken and practices of the Upper Regions had defied custom and come himself to ask from our patriarch, Dr. Azantilow for words (Not of Chinua Achebe's wOokrodnskw(Nootfaomfe)C. hHineua Achebe's the hand of his granddaughter in marriage. Needless to add that he had come properly, with sheep as big as Gudali calf, contributed significantly to changincgotnhterilbivuetesdosfigmneimficbaenrtsly to changing Kola and 4 pesewas (don't ask me where he got the pesewas from but that was the Anewenah for you!). But of our family and took personal roefspoounrsifbaimlitiylyfoarndthteoior k personal r that was just to announce their intention and to tell us if we were looking for our daughter, we should not look no education and wellbeing. In short, hedruecgatridoendamndemwbeellrbseoinfg. In short, he farther. She had been encumbered by the Anewenah family of Nayagenia. our family as one with his and soumr afdame inlyo adsistoinectiwonith his and so A year later, when the fruit of the young couple’s labor was between the two families. between the two families. evident, he ..;;.;;.;..again, led an even more powerful delegation, to perform the custom of closing the gate (Lig Ken, this ought not to be the occasioKnetno, tshaiys tohuagnhkt ynoout tfoorbe the occasio ;; .; .;;Nasuing) and validate the marriage. This was the beginning of yet another phase of the relationship between all that you have done for the two faamlliltiheast. yBouut halaavse, tdhoinseisfor the two fa the Ayieta family and the Anewenah and Yizura families of Nayagnia. the only occasion left. Let me publictlhyethoannlyk oycocua,soionnbleehfat.lfLet me public Thereafter, the true meaning of in-lawship came into play. of my wife, the children and the entioref mAyiewtaifefa, mthielychfoilrdarleln and the enti In death or happiness the two families would get together in huge numbers to mourn or to celebrate. This dovetailed that you have done to foster the excetlhlaetnyt oreulahtaiovnesdtohnaet ytooufoster the exce into and infected the relationship between Ken and his wife Caro, Ken and the immediate and larger Ayieta family have built and left behind. have built and left behind. and indeed the entire people of Sandema and Buluk writ large. It is our sincere hope that together wIittihsyoouurrsainucnetr,eFhraonpceist-hat together w ca Yizura Afoko, our mentor, thecaAYneizwueranaAh,foaknod, othuer mentor, the Ken's generosity knew no bounds! He was available at departed patriarchs of Ayieta family,dyeopuarwteidll pcaotmribarinchesyofuAr yieta family, every family activity, taking center-stage in the organiza- spiritual forces to protect and promsopteiriwtuhaaltfyoorcueshatvoeplreofttect and promo tion and leadership of the activity. On the death of our wife behind; a strong united family thbreohuignhd; wahosstreonimg puancitt,ed family th Francisca Yizura Afoko, Ken was there to ensure a society will be the ultimate beneficisaoryc.iety will be the ultimate beneficia complete success, and to-date and for several years to come, that funeral will stand out as one of the most memo- We conclude by finding solace in IWsaeiachon5c7l:u1d-e2b, ynafminedliyng solace in I rable of funerals in the entire region. that; that; Ken was a gentleman par excellence! “The righteous perish and no one p“oTnhdeersigihtteinouhsispehreiasrht,and no one p devout men are taken away and no odneevuonudtemrsetnanadrse thaaktetnhaeway and no o righteous are taken away to be sparerdigfrhotmeouevsial.reTthaokseenwawhoay to be spared walk uprightly enter into peace; theywfailnkdurpersitgahstltyheeyntleier into peace; they death.” (Isaiah 57:1 -2) death.” (Isaiah 57:1 -2) May your soul and the souls of all dMepaayrtyeoduressotuinl apnedrftehcet souls of all d peace. peace. Ken, Nawen Te fu duek a gyigi Ken, Nawen Te fu duek a gyigi Ken, Nyi lanyirani Ken, Nyi lanyirani Till we meet again. Till we meet again.

52 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Auntie Grace – Sandelia Kabiru Your death is like a dream to me. I wake up each day to find out what happened. I will forever, remember the hoping to hear that you have not passed on. Ken, on loud laugh you gave me when I called and you told me “it Friday July 22nd, I came to visit you at the hospital, (the envelope) will follow later”. I have always said to my prayer to God by your bedside was for a speedy you that when I die, do not cry, because you have done recovery. I cannot explain in words how shocked I your part. Little did I know I will be writing a tribute in was that dawn to be told that you had passed on. your honour instead. You were a pillar to the Yeribu family. In times of grief or happiness you were always I thank you very much for what you have done for there to support, we thank you for that. my family and I. When my two boys were wedding, you came all the way to Kumasi and organized the You were unique, extraordinary, and irreplaceable. You wedding in a very grand style to the admiration of will never be extinguished from our minds nor our hearts. everyone. It was the talk of the town in Kumasi. I You touched so many lives and impacted so many more. thank you very much for that. I, my children, and Alhaji and the entire Yeribu family There is no Ramadan season without you sending us wish you a peaceful rest, and may God receive you. plenty of foodstuff and an envelope. There was one season that the food came and there was no envelope, Rest in Peace Ken then I said to myself, maybe the driver had taken the Nyi lanyirane envelope. Then I said I had to get in touch with you

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 53 Tribute by Cousins That day, Saturday 23rd July, 2022, has come down especially when you were just a month away from as the saddest and most painful day in history for us, your 50th Birthday Anniversary. cousins of Kenneth Elvis Anewenah. We received the news of his sudden demise with so much shock, grief You were full of life, and still with great responsibility and sorrow. over members of your family, your community and Losing a dear one is one of the most difficult things your nation Ghana, as a whole. one can experience, but losing Ken, as we commonly Though you have not lived your full biblical life span called him, under the circumstances it happened, is of 70 or more years, it is not the length of life that devastating beyond measure for us. No words can determines your glory before the Lord your creator. express our present feelings, but it is our hope that time will help us understand and accept the reality Ecclesiasticus/Sirach (Ben Sira), in Chapter 41 verses that he is gone and no more with us. 3 – 4, says it all: “Do not dread death’s sentence: remember those who O Ken! You did not have to leave us so soon, came before you and after. This is the sentence passed

54 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah on all living creatures by the Lord, so why object to Nayagenia, your construction of roads and various what seems good to the Most High? Whether your other buildings in the Upper East Region, as well as life lasts ten or a hundred or a thousand years, its your numerous services, not to mention your sponsor- length will not be held against you…” ship of students of your community. How can we cope with your absence? We are beneficiaries and witnesses of your provision of material support to members of your family and We strongly believe that your good works, while here your community in general. on earth, have been acknowledged by God, Father Almighty, and He has received you into heaven where We are both also witnesses to your role in the you belong now, and where we shall meet when our construction of school buildings in your alma mater, time also comes. Notre Dame Seminary Secondary School, Navrongo, your role in building the St. Kizito Catholic Church in O Ken! May your soul rest in perfect peace! Amen. Blessed are those who die in the Lord for their good Well, God has given, and God has taken. He is an deeds will follow them. Rev. 14:13 Omnipotent, Omnipresent, and Omniscient God, and He knows best. Exactly twenty-nine years ago, the The great Oak tree has fallen and the Anewenah and Yeribu family lost a prominent son, Dominic Larise, it Yeribu families are in disarray. Nevertheless, we hope was a similar blow, and we threw our hands in the air, and have faith in the Lord that it shall be well. The knowing that the family was lost with no hope, but afflicted are in great pain but the foolishness of God suddenly, God brought Ken, and it worked well for is wiser than the wisdom of man. the family. Ken, affectionately called Lesken, is one of our neph- We pray same miracle is on the way ordained by God ews whose contribution cannot be underestimated in for a perfect continuity. Without much to say, Ken, times of joy and sorrow. He is always there to cushion may our ancestors Kisio, Dachua, and Chala lead you us, be it educational, social, or financial he did not to the God of Abraham until we meet again. hesitate to support us. Anewenah-bu, Kanye naa wɜ wo zuri tiga se n peim.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 55 Tribute by Apolala Moah House, Nayagenia Family Ecclesiastes 9: 11 – 13 “Another thing I have observed under the sun: that the race was not won by the fastest, nor the battle by the champions. … Chance and mischance befall them all. We do not know when our time will come: like fish caught in the treacherous net, like birds caught in the snare, just so are we all trapped by misfortune when it suddenly overtakes us News of the untimely death of Mr Kenneth Elvis Anewe- - Who will be there for befitting burials and funerals for us na reached us, the Apolala Family of Moah House, and for our beloved deceased? Nayagenia, with great shock and disbelief. However, as Scripture has put it in Ecclesiastes 9: 11 – 13, “we do not - How can we cope with the thoughts of your absence? know when our time will come... We however believe that the Good Lord, in His own ways, ” We are in the hands of God, who calls us home at His will fill the vacuum created. will and in His time. Saturday, 23rd July, 2022, the day We believe that this Home Call is to manifest God’s glory in of the untimely and premature passing on of our mater- bringing the Anewena family and the household together nal cousin and uncle, Mr. Ken Elvis Anewena, has gone with stronger family ties for unity and peace. down as the darkest day in our history. His Dad, Mr. Simon Jonathan Anewena, our maternal uncle, was the Oh Ken! As we say good bye to you this day, we want to pillar of success for our family, and Ken, rightly inherit- thank God for the gift of your life. ed that role for our present and our future. We are full of gratitude to you for all that you have done for us within this short period of your life. Ken was a man of few words, yet he was a key figure around whom everything revolved. He was a problem It is our Prayer that the Good Lord keeps you in his bosom solver, a comforter, a financier, and indeed everything and grants you a peaceful rest as you sleep till we meet again relating to making family members secure, comfortable in eternity. and happy. He readily got involved and actively partici- pated in social activities like weddings, fundraising, Ken, Safe journey home! communal labour and funerals in our community. We pray you rest in perfect peace! O! Dear Ken, we are gripped with deep sorrow and fear at your sudden departure. A vacuum has been created and a number of questions come up without answers: - Who will be there for assistance in our moments of ill-health and domestic needs? - Who will be there for sponsorship and advice for our schooling and career development?

56 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Aweya Julius Kantum Oh my little brother, it is so hard for me to write a tribute. Doing, is your default and organization, second nature to How can it be the case that I am writing this? The questions you. You would insist that ’standards must be kept’, not in a just keep flooding in and the answers so short in supply. vain way, but in the way that means if something has to be Why did death cheat so spectacularly? done, it must be done well. Indeed, organization was the Why did fate not fate this event and abort it? stuff you were made of, unequaled and unmatched. Prof Awandare and I would say ‘Ken is a problem’, and this was I shall always remember the good times we shared togeth- our way of saying that when Ken wants to organise some- er. Anytime I came home, you would announce my arrival thing, it had to be \"massively complete or completely in Bolgatanga to all the brothers. Then things would start massive\"- to wit, it must be organised very very well. happening. You made sure I was well-catered for and this you did with a smile and more. Your energy and exuber- When my first daughter Nsormah was born, you came to ance would just light up the house and everyone would my house and boy! Ken was brimming with smiles and joy instantly be put at ease. and such contentment that my wife noticed at once and

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 57 acknowledged that my brother was surely a good man! oftentimes did forget to take care himself. I told her ‘you ain't seen nothing yet’. No greater love can a person show than to give their heart and time so generously to you without even the slightest I told her Ken was a real good man, good and godly, gener- intention of wanting anything in return. ous and humble, kind and compassionate, clever and wise, Ken did not live his life for himself, he lived for others and simple and sophisticated all at once. us, for that reason the Lord will let him live again. My family's tears of sorrow are tinged with some comfort, Did Ken do things to be noticed? No. Definite no. Ken that the Good Lord will keep his soul. simply did things borne out of his very being, his core as a Rest in organised and serene peace. Till we meet again. magnanimous person. Even when his name was stamped all over a successful event, he would be sublimally unseen to acknowledge it and claim credit for it. Such was my little brother- giving and giving himself, his heart and his time. He took care of everyone, but alas he

58 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah A Note by Moses Bamidele Amao (Bandee) My brother Kusimu, on my birthday last year, you wrote, trips to daddy’s farms at Naaga. ‘Happy Birthday my brother. We thank God for your life and the impact you have made on the lives of many I had been looking forward, with joyful anticipation, to our including my good self. May the Good Lord continue to retirement back home where we would reminisce our fond grant you another 50yrs of good health and all your heart’s childhood, our naughty teenage years and our tempestuous desires. Have a blast’. young adulthood. I so looked forward to the grills and the chills. But alas! Thank you once again for those wishes Akeneti aka, Agbola, Heavy D, Gaba Deyaa, Berewasa. But why deny Growing up as altar boys, from Bolgatanga Preparatory me the opportunity to express similar wishes this August School and throughout our formative years in the minor 20th, when you turned 50? seminary, we both shared a common dream of priesthood and saintly lives - oh what fine priests we would have been. Ken, thank you for the 50 years of brotherhood and of It was difficult to tell who influenced the other - it was so friendship. Our parents bonded us well, right from when natural, so obvious, so predictable! We shared the same we took our first steps, through the several play dates, the dormitories in Secondary School, during retreats and frequent birthday parties and family trips, particularly eventually shared room S24, Legon Hall in the University

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 59 of Ghana! It’s just another temporary setback. And you will bounce We joined same clubs and societies, offered similar back bigger as usual. subjects in school through to University. You even got an You live forever in our hearts. offer to the enviable Pioneer Tobacco Company (PTC) You live forever, not only in the several physical projects Management Trainee programme where I had already you are leaving behind, but more importantly, in the lives started my career, but you turned that down to support of the many generations you have so profoundly touched. Mummy to build the family business. A smart and reward- ing decision. “Mara fall!” Though you looked up to me as a big brother, I too learnt “Good allo!” so much from you , your prayerfulness, your drive for “Touch my back!” success, your studiousness, hard work, diligence, generosi- “Touch my pancreas” ty, and the fun-loving bit. You are truly inimitable! “Touch my middlelity” “Navigate my oesophagus!” When I broke the heart wrenching news to one of our “Dear me!” friends, after a long pause, he said; “It is the impact on the “Sweet O you” people he supported that is frightening to calculate”. This statement clearly epitomizes your purpose. You identified May our Mother the Blessed Mary Ever Virgin, whom you and lived your purpose to the full. Millions of us are yet to adored so dearly, receive you into her arms and intercede even identify our purpose. for you through her Son to grant you the joy of God’s You have left too early though. Is it to start even bigger Presence, and for us who are living, the happiness of know- projects and lay even firmer foundations for the many lives ing this. you impacted here on earth? What’s the secret this time, Ken? Adieu amicus! You cannot be gone, right? No way!

60 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Alice Chanayireh ords fail me! My dear ‘Kennethy’, wordeslefamilemnte. ! element. heart wrenchiIntgisthbaetyyoonud abreeligeof naend heart wrenching that you are gone or speak abouatnydouthiant tIhheapvaestotewnrsiete or Ospuerakmaebmoourtieysouarienmthaenpyabsut tetnhsise one OI uprarmticeumlaorrliyesreamreema-ny but this one I particularly remem- since that daw. nItchaalsl obfee2n3/r0e7a/l2ly02h2a.rd sinbceer.thIatwdaaswonldcearllaonfd2s3o/0h7a/d20‘b2u2l.lyingb’erri.ghItswwashoiclhdeIr oafntednso had ‘bullying’ rights which I often Kennethy, ‘you no try’. exercised gleefully by reminding youexoefrhcaisveidngglieroefnueldlythbey reminding you of having ironed the uniform you wore to write the CommuonifEonrtmraynoceu wore to write the Common Entrance lk from the 1I9t8h0asswbheeenn Ia wloansginwalk fErxoammtihneati1o9n8.0s when I was in Examination. dary School aBndolmgaytaanugnat GinrlssisStedcondary School and my aunt insisted d Christmas hIoslipdeanyds mwyithEhasetrerinand CYhoruistimntarosdhuocleidamyse twoityhouhrermianny frieYnodus ianntdrosdcuhcoeodlmmaetetso your many friends and schoolmates d from then onBtoillgyatoaunrglaa.sWt berebaotnhd. ed frmomaktihnegnmoen itniltloyaobuirglasissttebrretoatahl.l of thmemak.iTngogmetehienrtwo ea wbiigllsister to all of them. Together we will and unique thTaht eDbaodnddy wreafesrsreoddteoep andcounntinque tohaetmDualadtdeyyroeufrermreadnytopositivcoenattitnruibeutoese.mulate your many positive attributes. me as your girlfriend. You were generosity personified! GodYobulewsserdeygoeunewroitshittyhepersonified! God blessed you with the gift of giving and you were generoguisfttoofagfiavuinltg, aalnwdayysou were generous to a fault, always ” or “AkennetIhyca”lalenddyyoouu“lKoveendnetothy” oren“sAukrienngnyetohuyr”leafntdhaynodu dloidvendotohave aehnisnutroinfgwyhoautrthleeftrihgahntd did not have a hint of what the right Madam titi”, riefsypoundw“eArelisicno”yoourr “Mahdanmd thiatid”,givf eynoouutw. ere in your hand had given out.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 61 Your new status (heavenly angel) is very difficult to accept Through all the changing scenes of life, because we prefer an earthly angel but I will grudgingly in trouble and in joy, the praises of try to accept it because GOD is GOD. my God shall still my heart and I will miss our ‘fights of love’, which were sometimes tongue employ. fought fiercely, and your ways of letting me know that I had won! And I sure know by now you are saying O magnify the Lord with me, ‘Alisco paaa’. with me exalt his name; In addition to many things, you cared so much about my when in distress, to him I called health that you supplied everything to keep me safe and he to my rescue came. healthy. Take care of Lady and greet Daddy. I miss you my brother, my cousin, boyfriend, husband, gist partner, cheerleader, fighting partner, emotional and ‘Father, in thy gracious keeping, financial pillar! Leave we now thy servant sleeping’. I thank you for all the love. Sleep blissfully, Kennethy Akennethy, the choir master, join me as usual in singing my favourite hymn in times like this;

6526 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Brother-in-law, Dr. George Asumadu Amoateng \"I have fought a good fight, took keen interest in all our dealings up to the time of I have finished my course, I his demise. have kept the faith\". - 2 Timothy 4:7 a heavy heart thIattisI winrdieteedthwisith a heavy heart that I write this The stone, the rock, the pivot which many lives revolve many of us calletrdibhuitme. Kweans as many of us called him was a around, Ken, how can you leave us just like that? As I ponder on this question, unfortunately there will not be n-law. He accepdtiefdfermenetabsrohtihser in-law. He accepted me as his an answer. It rather begets more questions and all the r. In fact there woaswnnobolococads-ibornother. In fact there was no occasion questions are why, why, and why so early? se or take interetshtaitnhtehedildivne'tsa, dvise or take interest in the lives, Only God knows! Hannah and I, oafndboothurmthyreweife Hannah and I, and our three n and Andrew). boys (Kevin, Jalen and Andrew). So who else am I going to call if there is a problem and I need help? I can emphatically say that I am not the nly an in-law butI assawanhaimdvaissonr,ot only an in-law but as an advisor, only person confronted with this thought now that you d a very protectifvreienpder,saonnd. Hinedeed a very protective person. He have painfully exited to the ancestral world. From the

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 5653 Northern tip of Paga to the SoutNheorrntheqrnuivtiapleonft Poafga togothoed bSyoeu,thyeorunweeqrueivgaolneentbeoffore wgeokondebwyeit,.yItouiswonerlye gone before w Tema and even beyond, a lot of TpemopaleantadsteevdenyobueryondG, aodlowt hoof kpneoowplsewtahsyt.eAdsyWouilrliam GShoadkweshpoeakrneoswaisdwinhy. As William generosity and today stand inconsgoelanbelreo.sity and today stasnodnninectson6s0o,la\"bLlei.ke as the waves smonankeetsto6w0,ar\"dLsiktheeas the waves PLINY THE YOUNGER (AD 6P2L-1IN13Y) TwHroEteYtOhaUt NGEpRebb(AleDd s6h2o-r1e1s,3s)owdorooteurthmaitnutespheabsbtleendtsohores, so do our minute \"The first essential is to be content\"wThitehfyirosutreosswentlioatl,is to tbheeciroenntedn\"t. with your own lot, their end\". the second, to support and assist theosseecyoonud,kntoowsutpoport and assist those you know to be most in need, embracing them ablel wmiothstininthneeecdir,celme bracAinkgotnhteam, inaloluwr ihtheianrttshyeocui'rvcelecreateAdkaonvtaac,uiunmounrohoenaerts you've crea of friendship\". Frankly, I'm stilolf sferairecnhdisnhgipf\"o. rFaranklyc,anI'mfill.stTilhl oseasrcpheicniagl mfoermaories coafnyfoiull.wTihlloaselwsapyescial memories person, any individual who did thpiesrsoorni,sadnoyiningdtihviisdual wbrhinogdaidstmhisle.orIfisondloyinwgethciosuld hbarviengyoausmbaiclek. fIofroanly we could better than my in-law, Ken, in our bpeatrtteorfththaen wmoyrlidn-alat w, Kleintt,lein wouhrilpea, rtforf thSeunwdoaryld lautncheslitttlheatwshtirleet,chfoirntSounday lunche the age of 49. the age of 49. dinner, with different drinks, namdeinnitera,nwd iitth's dtihfeferere, nt drinks, na then we could sit and talk again, jtuhsetnliwke wcoeuludsesdit taond talk again, His generosity, calmness and his oHrgiasngieznateiroonsaitlya,bcialil-mnessdoanadndhidseobragtaenifzoaotitobnaalll. abili- do and debate football. ty is so unique it cannot be replicattyedisnsoor udnuipqluiceaittecda. nnot be replicated nor duplicated. How can I bury my distinctive in-lHawowpacra-enxIcbeullreynmcey? distinKcetniv,eaisna-latrwuepalera-edxecretloleanlcleo?f us, Kyoeunr, laesgactyruwe illelabdeer to all of us, How can I carry his coffin? KeHn,oywoucrannaImcearwryillhis ctorfefainsu?reKdena,ndyouforrenvaemreawdmillired. tArenadsuraesd waendmfoovrever admired. never be forgotten, as it is said innAevkearnb\"ekefotrregmotatepna, as itfoisrwsaairdd innoAthkinagn w\"kielltrbeemtahepsaame afonrdwwaredpnraoythtiongGwodill be the same enproda\". Only God the Almightyecnapnroedxap\"l.aOinnly God thetAhelmAilgmhitgyhctyantoexkpeleapinus all togethtehreinAslmtreignhgtyh to keep us all togeth our loss. our loss. and in faith. and in faith. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah, you didKneontngetohaElolvnies, ApanretwenaTho, ythoeu fdaimd inlyo,tIgsoayalotenaer,spwairltl comTeontahteurfalmlyi,lyb,uIt sthaye tears will com of us went with you the very dayoGf ouds wcaelnletdwyiothu ytou thedvifefircyudltawy oGrkodiscmalaleindtayionuintgohis wdoifnfdiceurfltulwloergkacisy.maintaining his his bosom. The numerous and phriescibooussomm.emThoeriensumerKouesn,aynodu pwrielcliboeusmimsseemdobryieasll of Kuse.n, you will be missed by all of you left us can never be forgotteny.oYuoluerftlouvsecaisnsntielvl er beKfeonr,gdoattyenie..Your love is still Ken, da yie. our guide and although we cannotouseregyuoidueaannydmaoltrheo, ugh Twiell cwaennmoetesteaegyaoinu anymore, Till we meet again we believe, in spirit you are alwayws ebybeoluiervsei,dien. spirit youAakreonatlawMayasdbaymofourAsiwdeu.rade ne woAnkteonnata Madamfo Awurade ne w The family chain is broken and Tnhoethifnagmisleyemchsaitnheis broNkyeinlaannydirannoething seems the Nyi lanyirane same. However, as God the Almigshatmy ec.aHllsowusevoenre, basy God the Almighty calls us one by one, the chain will be linked againoinne,otuhrencehxatiwn owrilldl.be linked again in our next world. Ken, no one was given a clue of yKouenr ,fanroewoneell,wnaosrgaiven a clue of your farewell, nor a

6546 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Former President HE John Dramani Mahama Our wise elders say that life is made up of sweet and bitter When a good man, a man bursting with energy and pulsing experiences. We are always ready to embrace the sweet but with so much life, a man with so much ahead of him, we cannot bring ourselves to welcome the bitter. Were it passes on suddenly, we as mortal beings cannot help but not for the gloomy silence that meets his name whenever it feel this level of pain that has been occasioned by the is mentioned, I would never have believed or accepted that passing of my brother Ken, as I called him. His demise was our beloved brother and friend Kenneth Anewenah has most unexpected, especially as, just three days before his truly left us and gone to be with his maker. As difficult as death, I had spoken with him and thanked him for his it is to accept, the tears of family, friends and loved ones, well-known generosity and kind friendship when I was and the collective aches in our own hearts, confirm our president and even out of office. worst fears and present anguish we are feeling.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 65 Indeed, people like Ken are a rare breed; they are cut from It is testament to his unquestionably deep humanity that he a special kind of cloth. Oftentimes when people are as is known widely as a philanthropist. Above all, Ken was successful and shine as bright as Ken shone, they often always ready to support and promote a restrict the light to themselves, their family and a few good cause. others. Our party, the NDC owe him a debt of gratitude for the But Ken was different. He allowed the warmth of his light selfless support he extended to us over the years. Ken is to shine on all others in his community, extending it to his simply an irreplaceable pillar, and he will be sorely missed. region of Upper East, and the country as a whole. He loved We pray for strength and healing for his family, his wife to share and shared without discrimination. and the children. One of the things I admired about him was his sharp analyt- May the Almighty God bless him and keep him safe now ical mind. He was a visionary, a businessman who could till eternity. see opportunities that others missed.

6566 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Hon. Akosua Frema Osei Opare Chief of Staff at the Office of the President This world is not our home, we are all in was generally a very calm person who always found transition, just passing through. And a time will come occasion to show his concern whether through Mother’s Day, when friends, colleagues, partners, relations, spouses, birthday, and all festive seasons. fathers, mothers, children, and close family relations with very deep bonds will be separated from this The sudden news of his demise came with deep shock, world forever through death. sorrow and with heavy heart. Our eyes are filled with tears and our hearts very heavy, but we shall wipe away our tears Ken, as I affectionately called him was a good son to when we meet at the feet of our maker. me. I met him years ago at Navrongo during the funer- To the bereaved family particularly the wife, children, al of the father of the late Hon. Kofi Adda. Since then, mother, and siblings, I leave you with these comforting I have seen him as a son, while he regarded me as his words from the song… mother. Ken has been of immense support to me and my family, especially to the family of my late brother, “Our Strength, Thy Grace Naa Sei. Our Rule, Thy Word I have always admired his hard work, entrepreneurial Our End, The Glory of The Lord” … spirit, and dedication to task and duty. His generosity Ken Anewanah, may The Almighty Lord grant you a perfect goes beyond his extended family. Such that he resting place, touched the lives of many within the social and till we meet again. business sphere. He has been helpful to friends, family and many individuals who came his way. Ken Damrifa Due Ken!!!!

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 67 Tribute by Hon. Dan Botwe, (MP) Okere, Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation And Rural Development A calamity has befallen us while he also looked up to me as an elder brother seeking my A whirlwind that carried sand dunes. advice or support in some of his endeavours including those Has buried our kinsman and his camel in that were even private. the desert. I feel pains and sorrow so deep to the Ken’s Company, MYTURN, was one of those which won the marrows of my bones And piercing like bid to construct the Six (6) Regional Coordinating Council spear in my heart. Administration blocks. I felt so proud that he was the second Ken is gone. to have completed his project in Nalerigu, the Capital of A friend is gone. A brother is gone beyond. North East Region and for that matter, I felt a great pain that Dark clouds hang around us. he passed on two weeks shy of the commissioning of his Oh Merciful Father, Hold us up. project by His Excellency, the President. Wipe our tears and keep our souls. I am very much aware of his kindness and generosity to I was deeply saddened by the news of Ken’s demise many people; and can appreciate the vacuum created by this and it is a painful duty to write this tribute. painful loss. As I mourn the loss of a younger brother of I first met this young man with such admirable sides stellar performing qualities, I take the opportunity to once in 2003 at Bolgatanga. His sense of responsibility, again extend my deepest condolences to his mother, wife, gentleness, generosity and humility got us immediate- children, siblings and entire family. ly connected in a relationship of mutual respect. May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Ken was hardworking and I was particularly impressed with what he had achieved as a business- man at that young age and so I took interest in him

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Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 69 Tribute by Hon. Haruna Iddrisu “A Friend Turned A Brother” In his light pastoral play, “As You Like It”, Shakespeare’s these sterling qualities as well. Like them then, his passing timeless observation on life, to the effect that, took us all by surprise; and shock, could be an understate- ment. You were happiest in Navrongo because of your “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women strong bond and closer relationship with your own people. merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts” As the family statement on his demise said, “Nature has taken its course and we can’t challenge God for the decision may well describe the enterprising life of the late Kenneth because, He knows best and loves him more than we do.” Anewenah, a friend turned brother and Chief Executive Officer of two highly successful Ghanaian-owned Heart-wrenching emotions as these will, sadly, be guests to businesses in the northern part of our country. your widow and three children for a little while and a bit more. So that, even as we are in Navrongo today to bid you Per the famous English playwright’s attribution in the farewell for a well-lived life of diverse achievements, albeit quote mentioned above, the entrance unto the grand stage short, we still find it hard to come to terms with the hardly of life of the resourceful contractor, businessman and believable heartbreak your passing has brought on us all. owner of the MyTurn Construction and Lesken Compa- nies, was half-a-century ago. And his painful exit off the But, as people of firm and well-founded faith, we believe, same stage can be likened to the ending of a tear-jerking and, along with the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:55, Shakespearean tragedy: painful for the brevity of the many ask: impactful and still promising parts on that big national and regional stage he dazzled our eyes and so touched our own “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your lives with. sting?” These are sentiments felt by those of us who were drawn to The answer to this rhetorical challenge to the “Greatest his well-rounded and likable personality, midway through Enemy of Man” has been provided in the last book of the a relatively short yet illustrious journey of life. Because, Bible. It is an answer the Lord has given and which I’m unknown to even some of my closest associates, it was convinced our beloved brother, husband, father and son, Kenneth Anewenah, who, in his well-acknowledged Kenneth Anewenah, very well deserves, as found in Reve- humaneness and generosity, helped me break my fast in the lation 14:13, to wit: month of Ramadan, prior to my Hajj to Mecca. Such kindness will remain a hallmark of my very fond and “Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Blessed cherished memories of him and resonate throughout my are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”’ “Yes,” sojourn on this side of human existence. says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labours, and their works follow them.” A strong and academically brilliant personality, the accolade of “adventurous entrepreneur” he earned in So, Kenneth Anewenah, a Friend who stuck as close as a business circles, by virtue of the award-winning Brother, fare thee well. year-on-year performance, cash management and overall achievement against targets, of his many ventures, was a Lesken!... Lesken!... Lesken! May your beautiful soul Rest natural evolution from the exceptional gifts God bestowed in the Bosom of Your Good Lord! upon him. You were a model of entrepreneurial success in the North. Amen. Kenneth’s own kith and kin will – and, indeed do – attest to

70 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Hon. Isaac Adongo A Tribute to Celebrate My Big Brother, Master, Role Model, Mentor, Financier and Cheerleader You have been a great inspiration, my economics tutor, University of Ghana reserved for brilliant students. academic role model, mentor, financier and the number one cheerleader of my political career. God created me but For a poor village boy such as I was and still am, Ken was you molded me and presented me to the world as a a god-sent role model and mentor who changed my complete self-motivated young man. world-view and reset my ambitions. In 1992, when I emerged with the first ever distinction at Zamstech it was It was one beautiful morning in 1991, 31 years ago when down to Ken who doubled as my private teacher in English Ken, as we came to affectionately call him, was and Commerce both of which I made 1s in, together with introduced to our class as our new Economics Teacher as Economics. My family had insisted I entered the Teacher part of his post-'A' Level National Service. On his first Training College and take Trainee Allowance to reduce the day in class, he asked to know which books we were using financial burden of my education. I came crying to Ken for the subject. Of course it was 'Economics without who approached my father to convince him to enroll me in Tears'. He smiled and said, ‘throw that book away and Sixth form for the 'A' Level. He offered to assist pay for my never use it again because the tears will be after you score Sixth Form education to the pleasant surprise of my father, 9 in the exams’. We all burst into laughter. a peasant farmer. Ken introduced us to Zomatic Ideas, simple-to-read-a My relationship with Ken continued to grow by the day and-understand book on Economics. He was such a during my days in Tamale Secondary School. I couldn't brilliant young man who made us fall in love with him and wait to see him on vacations to listen to his experience at Economics. He would come to class empty handed but my dream school and his pursuit of BSc Admin, Account- teach the subject effortle0ss3ly and with such mastery you ing option, a dream he had implanted in me to an emotive could not but look forward to the next class with him. He affect. would end his class with his usual admonition to us, 'learn ooo learn' so it became his nickname. In May 1994, I received an emotional letter from him on the Legon Hall writing pad. I recall vividly his encouraging I admired his intelligence and brilliance so much that I words. He said ‘you stand on the verge of a great future, of took after him later in my studies. It did not take long for your dream of School of Administration. You have a chance me to develop a strong bond with him after his first after all the difficult life you have lived, to change the assignment to the class. Ken invited me to his house and fortunes of yourself and your family. Believe in yourself. showed me so much affection and sat me down to tell me Only 4As would be good enough and would guarantee your how good he thought I was. As days and weeks went by, safe passage. You can do it. I await to pass on the baton to our relationship became much stronger as he would meet you as I complete my course just when you enter the School me regularly after class to give me assignments and of Administration'. I was so touched but extremely motivat- encourage me to focus more on my studies and less on my ed not to disappoint him and my father. In September 1994 footballing interests. when our results were released I made 'A's in all my papers. I run to Ken with tears in my eyes and thanked him profuse- One day he said to me, 'you are a fine brain who must ly for all the mentorship. work hard to enter the School of Administration. It would be a pity if you don’t'. I had no clue what School of I finally entered the School of Administration, pursued BSc Administration was but he told me it was a school at the Administration, majoring in Accounting, as my master, role

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 71 model and mentor Ken Anewenah dremamodtefloarnmdem. entor Ken Anefwunednianhgdmreyampotlfitoircaml ea.ctivities at the least opportunity. Ken continued to be a huge influencKeenoncomnytincuaerdeetro. Sbiex a huge influence on my career. Six months into my first job after NatiomnaolnSthesrviincteo, ma ycafsiursatl job aHftiesr gNeanteioronsailtySearnvdiced,easirceastuoalsee me succeed knew no meeting with him quickly turned intomaeedteinegp wcointhvehrismatiqounickly tbuorunnedsi.nAtos aI dweaesp lcioknevaerwsaetlifoanre case to Ken. I'm indeed about my job and career plans. In theaebnodutImhaydjotob qaunidt cmayreer plianndse.bItnedthteoehnidmIahnaddotwo equeivtemryything to him. In the last few job, take a 50% pay-cut and lose mjyoba,ctcaokme mao5d0a%tionpatyo-cut awndeelkoss,eI mhayveacpciockmemd oudpathioenphtoone to call him just to come take up a job with SCG Consulting,taakefirump aofjoCbhawrittehreSdCG Ctontshueltriundge, raeafliirzmatioofnCthhaatrtheerewdon't answer the call. Accountants and Management ConsAulctacnotusntoannttsheancdarMeearnagemMeyntbCigobnrsoutlhtaenr tlsivoend athveercyairmeepractful life in his short years advice of Ken Anewenah. That decisioandvhiacseboefeKnethneAsninegwue-nah. Tohnatedaretchi.siHonishliafsebreeemnatihnessaincghua-llenge to us to stay together lar most important decision of my calraererm. EosvteirmytphoinrtganItadmecisionanodf mheylpceaarecehr.oEthveerraysthminugchI ams we can. today is a result of the training I hatdodaat ySCisGa Creosnuslut lotifngthe training I had at SCG Consulting under one of the best practitioners of uAncdceoruonntiengo,f Fthineabnecset,practiKtioenneresthoEf AlvciscoAunnetwinegn,aFhinwaanscea,lways very proud of me and Investment and Fiscal policy, Mr. GeInovrgeestmKeantatkaun.dAFgiasicna,l poliwcya,sMmry. GneuomrgberKoanteakpuo.lAitigcaailnc, heerleader. We shared big Ken made it possible by paying for mKyenacmcoamdemiot dpaotsiosinblaet by padyrienagmfsoranmdy haeclcdoma mvoerdyatisotrnonatg bond. Unfortunately, his North Kaneshie to make it easier for mNeo.rth Kaneshie to make it weaosrikerofnoreamrteh. was done before my career could take its full course. He found me, a bright but needy student, nurtured In 2015, I approached my brother, aIsn h2e01h5a,dIbaepcpormoea,chtoed myabnrdomthoerl,deads mhee hanad gbaevceommee, tthoe stage for my dream career. solicit his blessing and support to cosnotleicstittheis Bbolelgssaitnagngaand supKpeonr,t Itocacno'tnttheasnt kthyeouBeonlgoautgahn.gaYou touched many lives and Central Parliamentary Seat. I expecteCdeanttruaslsPlearalniadmbeannttaerry Seatc.oInetixnpueectteoddaotusossleeveandnobwan.tYerou have been an enormous as most professionals detest the unbriadslemdoasctrpimroofnesysionnoaulsr detesbtltehsesiunngbtroidmleed, macyrifmamonilyyiannodufruture generations. You saw body politics. To my surprise he tobloddymepohlietichsa.dTobemeny surpmriesethrhoeugtohldschmoeol,hgeuhidaedd bmeyencareer and molded me from introduced to Mr. Ray Anamoo of GinHtrAodPuOcHedAtowhMor.wRasay Anamviololagoef tGeeHnAagPeOr HtoAa cwohnotewmapsorary man and politician. interested in the seat. He asked me toingteoreasntdedcoinnttihneuesematy. He asked me to go and continue my campaign, assuring me that he wouldcanmegpoatiigante, afossruarignogomd e thaIt hweilwl omulidssneygooutriastme filoer, agguoidoadnce, support and your big package for me if Mr. Anamoo purpsaucekdagtheefoseramt. eI iwf aMs r. Anbarmotohoerlpyurhsauneddatrhoeunsdeamt.eIinwdaisfficult times and good times. distraught and completely shattereddis.traKuegnht hansd necvoemrpletely shattered. Ken has never abandoned me in my entire life, why anboawn,dIoansekdemd me iynsemlfy? entireFlaifre, twheheywnoewll,mI yasbkiegdbmroytsheelrf,?master, role model, mentor, financier and number one political cheerleader. A few days later I went back to meeAt hfiemw adnadystolladtehr iImwIent back to meet him and told him I would rather contest Mr. Anamoo thanwsouurlrdenradtehremr cyopnotelsiti-Mr. AnTaimll owoethmaneestuarrgeanidne, rImsmy iploeliatti-the storm, big brother and cal dream. He then asked to know wcahlydIrewaamn.teHdetothbene asked ftroieknndo. wBawrhiwyaIaswa.anted to be a politician instead of my growing profpeosslitoicniaalncianrseteera. dI wofams y growing professional career. I was by then consulting on a World Bank pbryotjhecetn. Icosnaisdulttoinhgimon, a WoPralda Byiarneksopnrgoaje.ct. I said to him, 'I think I will make a difference’. He 'wI tahsintokuIchweidllamndakseaiaddifference’. He was touched and said it was a test of how much you want tihtiws basutaytoeustpoafshseodwitm. uch you want this but you passed it. I will support you. He subsequently pIawidilflosrumppyofritliynoguf.eHese subsequently paid for my filing fees and funded my campaign to win theasnedatf.uTnhdreodugmhyouctampyaign to win the seat. Throughout my short political career, Ken has alwaysshobretepnotlhiteicrealfocarrmeeer, Ken has always been there for me,

72 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah A Tribute by Hon. Abu Kansagbata “WHAT'S GOING ON?\" Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah, you will always check up on Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah has been the greatest example me every morning. You will text me \"What's going on of true friendship. These words are from my heart to my best Abu\". I don't have anyone in my life who has been that friend. Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to consistent like you, my good friend. Sometime ago, I explain. It’s not something you learn in school but if you switched off my phone as I wanted to get some rest. You haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really would call me several times even though you were not able haven’t learned anything. I learnt friendship from you my to get me. You would drive from the North to Accra, East good friend, Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah. Legon to check up on me. I was stunned and there I knew You taught me commitment, faithfulness and loyalty you were a friend indeed sent from God to me. I would do through our friendship. anything for you, Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah. Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah stood with me through thick I am a Muslim but I became your best man because you and thin. Regardless of your status as a noble businessman were very important to me. My heart has been burdened you took me as a brother and made life easy for me. Actual- with sorrows but the joys of memories keep my heart ly, the story of my first time travel outside Ghana was made at bay. possible by you, Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah. My first time visit to Delaware, a State in the mid-Atlantic region of the Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah, you were a man who gave United States, was because you gave me the opportunity. me hope as a person. I bid you farewell my good friend; you Our ten years of friendship is only filled with good are a friend like no other. memories. Rest in peace

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 73 Tribute by Most Rev. Msgr. Roger Aboteyuure It was a great pain and shock for me to hear of the untimely our resurrection; (cf 1 Cor 15). Death is not finished; death death of Ken Anewenah. It was to me like a bad dream and is not the end of life but a change of life. By death we gain not a reality! It was to be a few days later that I accepted the an everlasting dwelling place in heaven. reality that Ken was really dead. It was not easy, not only for me but for many, to accept the painful reality. Legacy left to us by Ken. His demise makes us ask God: “why?” Why should this Even though Ken came from Nayagenia in Navrongo, he lovable young man be called back so soon when we need was brought up in Bolgatanga. His parents were living in him so badly? The only answer that God may give us is that Bolgatanga and so he became a “Bolga boy” in all aspects. we belong to Him and He can call us back to Himself He, as a young man, was a Mass Server of the Sacred Heart anytime that He wants. We have therefore to accept the will Cathedral Parish. He joined various activities in the parish. of God our creator. He went to Notre Dame Seminary / Secondary School in Navrongo for his secondary education. I had the chance to The fundamental aim of Jesus coming into this world was to teach him French for several years. With all these connec- save us by his death and resurrection. These two events are tions I can dare say that I knew Ken very well. clearly narrated in the Bible. We have been saved by the death of Christ and we will rise also through Christ. We all believe that before coming into this world God usually assigns us a mission to fulfill in this world. Just as St. Paul talks at great length on the issue of our death and

74 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah e world and futlhfeillrathinesircmomisesioinntoofthe woanrldunawnadvfeurilnfiglldtehteeirrmminiasstion. oHf e hasatnauugnhwt auvsetrhinatgidnestearmd ination. He has taught us that instead at crops can bewpartoedriuncgedth,esolaanldsosoisthat corofpbsecinang blaezpy,rocdruycinegd, saondalbsolaims ing oothfebrse,inegtcl.awzye, cshryoiunlgd, and blaming others, etc. we should gs. We must lethaevecasleegoafchyumbeahninbde.ings. wWaekemuupstalnedavweoarklehgaarcdy! behind. wake up and work hard! mission in thisTwoobreldatbhlerteoafruelfsiollmtheis misNsioonoinnethiasswsuocrlcdeethdeerde ianrelisfoemweithoutNhoarodnewohraks:sMucacneyedoefd in life without hard work: Many of r us to follow rnualemsetlrya;cetod lboyveGhoidmfor usthtosefowllohwo hnaavmeemlya;dteoitloivnethhiismlife artehpoeseopwlehowhaovwe omrkaedde it in this life are people who worked as ourselves, Gasotdauagnhdtobuyr Jneesiugshbinors as hoaurrds.elves, as taught by Jesus in hard. at was asked hirmeplbyyttohethyeoquunegstmioannthat was asked him by the young man e rules are: (cf Mat 19: 16-23) these ru3le.s aTreh: e Love of Neighbor3. The Love of Neighbor 1. The Love of God Jesus has always insisted over and oveJreasguasihnaasnadlwagaayisninthsaistted over and over again and again that 2. Hard Work we must love each other because we ware mallustht elocvheiledarcehn otfher because we are all the children of r 3. The Love of neighbor God. Ken took this to heart. He trieGdotdo. seKrevne thoioskfetlhloiswto heart. He tried to serve his fellow low scrumptiouKselyn,ttrhiedsehriuslbees.st to followhsucmruamn pbteioinugssly. , Htheesbeuriultlessc.hools, paidhsucmhaonolbmeiantgesr.ialHs eanbduilt schools, paid school materials and God fees of needy children and students. feHees odfidnneeodt ylimchiitldhriesn and students. He did not limit his 1. The Love of Golovde to only his family people but everloyvbeodtoy.only his family people but everybody. What a wonderful world it would be ifWpheaotpalewleoanrdnetrtfoulowvoerld it would be if people learnt to love up in a strongHCaavtihnoglicbefeanmbilryouagnhdt up ienacahsotrtohnerg! CKaethnowlicoufladmliklye tahnadt we sheacreh wotihthero!neKaenowthoeurld like that we share with one another round he triedwhiitshbaesCt htorissteiarnvebhaciskgrounwdhahteevtreiredwehims abyeshtatvoesaenrdvenohtisthink wonhlayteovfeoruwrseemlvaeys ahnadve and not think only of ourselves and . He did not seGrvoed tahsebLeostrdasohnelycboyuld. Htehodside tnhoattswerevceatlhl e“oLuorrdpeoonpllye”b.y those that we call “our people”. mouth but by deeds. He got activelyHienvwoalsveadMinassomseervoefr; He Bgoutt awchtiyvesloyoinn?vWolvheydsionesaormlye? of But why soon? Why so early? the church activities, chapels and chHuerchelspiendcliundbinugildthineg chapWeelsll,antod tchheusercqhueessitniocnlusdoinglytGheod canWaenlsl,wteortohuesreqquuesetsitoionns only God can answer our question n Bolga. new Cathedral project in Bionlgtah.is world if he so wishes otherwisien wtheishwavoerltdo iwf ahiet stiollwishes otherwise we have to wait till e Priests and reHliegitouoskignrtehaeticranreeodfsthe Prwieestms eaentdGreoldigainodusKinenthineihr enaeveedns to havweetmheeeatnsGwoedratondthKeseen in heaven to have the answer to these nd on. etc. the list can go on and oqnu.estions. questions. id not turn himThaewmayatferroiaml sGuocdceass did nAost tfuorrn thhiemparwesaeyntfrtoimeGiot dsuafsfices AthsatfoKrentherepreeastesnthetime it suffices that Ken repeats the ther made himofatettnacihs fthiremclyasteobhuits ratherfammaodues hdiemclaartataticohn ftihramt lwy atso mhiasde by fSatm. Pouaus ld“eAclsarfaotriomnethIat was made by St. Paul “As for me I couraging us tMhaatkheorw. eBvyerthsiuschcesis-encouarmagianlrgeaudsythbaetihnogwpeovuerredsuocucet sass- a libatmiona,lraenadythbeeitnimg epouf red out as a libation, and the time of orld we should nfuelvweredmepaayrbt ferionmthoiusrworldmwye dsheopuarldtunrevhearsdceopmaret.fIrohmavoeufroughtmthye dgeopoadrtfuigrehth.aIshcaovmee. I have fought the good fight. I have E HIM and LOMVaEkeHrIbMut. rather SERVE HfIinMisahned LthOeVraEceH. IIMh.ave kept the faithf”in. ished the race. I have kept the faith”. 2. Hard Work “From now on there is reserved fo“rFrmome tnhoewcroonwntheorfe is reserved for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord the righrtiegohutesojuusdngeesswwillhigcihvethe Lord the righteous judge will give od told him thAatftietrwthaes ofanllyobfymtahne God mtoeldohnimthatthdaat yi,t awnadsnoontlyonblyy ttoheme bumt aelsoonttohatlldwayh,oahnadvneot only to me but also to all who have he would eat bswreeaadt uonftihlishefawceouthldat he wloonugleddefaotr bhriseaadppuenatriilnhge.”w(cofu2ldTim 4:lo6n-g8e).d for his appearing.” (cf 2 Tim 4: 6-8). r out of it he wreatsutrankteon,thfeorghroeuwndasfor out of it he was taken, for he was dust. Ken, May you rest in perfect peace. Ken, May you rest in perfect peace. llowed to the Kleettnerunthdiesrsctoomodmand.followed to the letter this command. ortune from hisKpeanrennetvsetrhiantheenraitbeldeda fortune from his parents that enabled but THROUGHhiHmAtRo DbeWwOhaRtKhe. wHaes but THROUGH HARD WORK. He learn how to nbevear cwonetnrtacatboroaodr ato learn how to be a contractor or a all his know-bhuoswineinss Gmhaannab. utHgeot all his know-how in Ghana. He omes only frombehlaierdvewdotrhkatrosoutcecdesisn comes only from hard work rooted in

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 75 A Star On Earth By Rev Eastwood Anaba Eulogy to a great Man Great is the vacuum you have left behind and great are the lessons we can learn from your life. ‘Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren, that ‘Father, in thy gracious keeping, leave we now your you do unto me!’ servant sleeping'. Bro Ken, this saying aptly sums you up! Rest well until we meet again before the heavenly When you give alms with one hand, do not let the throne. other know about it. This was your life. I was shocked when the news reached me that Ken You epitomised benevolence and charity. Anewenah had made his exit from the earth. Stars are On the quiet, uncountable are the charitable deeds supposed to be seen in the skies but this star walked you performed on earth. He came to brighten the environment to Many of them unknown to others. which he was assigned. The Upper East Region and Many were the times you quietly donated to your Ghana received a gift from God who changed the beloved Sunday to beef up its contributions. complexion of the Region in many ways. He was not Many are the silent charitable works you undertook. limited by human factors in his willingness to Today, your maker calls you home to rest with him. contribute to the transformation of society and

76 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 75 individuals. serviceable to those who reached out to him. Ken demonstrated a lot of humility in his relationship with 3. AFFABLE 03 me as a big brother. I spoke very little with him and less frequently because of his personality. He conducted himself I had a feeling that everybody liked him. He was friendly and so reverentially towards me that I was not sure about the kind of conversation he would be comfortable having with lightened up every place he stepped into. Like a star, he me. He showed that humility and success were compatible. provided illumination, energy and beauty to his environment In terms of achievements, Ken Anewenah, whom we popu- larly called Lesken, has spread his footprints on long stretch- and to those who occupied the same space with him. es of roads in the Upper East Region and beyond. I refer to him as a star for various reasons which may be obvious to 4. RESOURCEFUL some of us who knew him: He found ways to overcome the setbacks of the environment in the northern part of Ghana and provided basic amenities, roads and other facilities for people. Avenues of employment were created by this star and he gave light and laughter to many. He will be greatly missed. 1. SERIOUS We will surely miss a man who brightened the world in Ken was a star because he was a serious person. Intelligence which he lived. combined with wisdom made him achieve results beyond We will miss a friend, a brother, a son, a father and a pilgrim his age. He was always business-like and ready to work. He on earth. was creative and believed that problems could be solved. His departure leaves us with a lot of work to do. Someone must continue his legacy and build on the foundations he 2. TRANSCENDING laid. Ken transcended religious, tribal and political barriers. He Ken was a good man. was relevant wherever his presence had to be felt. He did not discriminate among people but simply tried to be kind and Eastwood Anaba EASTWOOD ANABA MINISTRIES

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 77 Tribute by Brother Robert When I first heard the shocking news of Ken’s passing I keep them cold were delivered to us without hesitation. thought it was a fabrication. Then I went into denial. Then I slowly, very slowly accepted the reality. After all, Brother, the Then we wanted a new Junior High School to be our show- good die young and there was no doubt in my mind, Ken was piece for the Jubilee celebrations. The Community House one of the good ones, no: great ones. and the School, just outside of Bolga, were duly completed but the road was hopeless to get personages to come and I remember at Notre Dame this well-mannered, quite gullible visit the place. A phone call to Ken and he had his team little guy who was very polite and amicable. One time I was look at the problem and quickly, bulldozers and graders searching the boxes in the dormitory, as was our custom. were dispatched to the place so that everyone could come When I approached Ken he proudly opened his box and there and view the new jewels in the crown. What a difference was an array of “soakables” that would rival the Brother’s that made to the celebrations. House. When I explained that there were a number of students who needed some of these, there was no hesitancy in We, as Catholics are promised a hundred-fold for what we handing over the lion’s share. I did hear about it later from do to the marginalized of this world. That being the case Mama Bear, Lucy, who admonished me for taking so much. we know that Ken’s 100-fold is indeed mammoth. He understood the fact that when much is given much is asked Ken seemed to find the Gospel adage “it is in giving that we in return. Ken, you were and are a clear example of the receive” totally true to self. I do not know another human humanitarian who did so much for so many. Your reward being who was so generous with himself and his goods. Just is great with the Lord. Just to let you know we are very look at his Alma Mater, Notre Dame. What he would not do aware of who and what you did here on earth. We are and did do for her to show his gratitude was certainly monu- proud of you and salute you for the great Christian you mental. I dare not mention all that he did so I will leave that proved to be. to more qualified people. The Presentation Brothers also generously participated in his May your generous and gentle soul rest in the Bosom of profound magnanimity. When we celebrated our Golden the Lord. Jubilee of our arrival in Ghana, Ken was there. When we were searching for drinks to entertain our visitors he stepped Br. Robert (Denis) up to the plate. Not only drinks but fridges and freezers to

78 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Chiana Pio, Pe Ditundini Adiali Ayagitam Iii, and President of the Upper East Regional House of Chiefs. A famous writer once said ‘we make a living by what we communities and the overall development of the Region. get, we make life by what we give.” If this quote is anything It is not surprising that he applied a sizeable amount of to go by, then we can safely say that Mr. Kenneth Elvis his resources, material and financial, on projects and Anewenah lived a life worth the recognition we are accord- programmes designed to bring relief to needy communi- ing him today ties in our Region. I have known Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah for a good Ken, it is unfortunate that the Region and in particular the number of years now and since our first meeting some three House of Chiefs has not been able to honour you in your decades ago we have remained good friends at the personal lifetime. This is due to the fact that none of us even dared and business levels. In my numerous interactions and conjecture that you would leave us this soon. Your death dealings with him I saw in him a man with a humane I must say is a sudden and shocking one. disposition. He gave everything he did a human face. No doubt most of those who came into contact with him showed Fellow mourners, our Region has lost yet another indus- love and gratefulness for all that he had to offer. I must add trious son. The Anewenah and Yeribu families are the that his love for humanity was unparalleled as he gave poorer for it. We all need to come to their aid by consol- generously to whoever was in need. ing them to ensure they overcome this irreplaceable loss. We are indeed impoverished by the demise of Mr. Without being over indulging, Ken as I knew him had the Kenneth Anewenah. habit of looking and waiting for the least opportunity to give and generously too. Anytime we had the chance to meet our It is our prayer that the good Lord grants you eternal rest discussions centred on issues relating to crafting strategies in His bosom. to help the vulnerable and marginalized in the various

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 79 Tribute by Uncle Sam (Afoakwa) “On The Pain of Death, No Man is Soo Bold “ That Saturday dawn is a day that will forever be etched on conscientious character, he remained unflinching both in my mind and indeed all those who hold Ken dearly. Ahhh! good and challenging times. “Berri wassa” as he was affectionately called, has given up the ghost, a clichéd phrase I never thought would be part of A gentle, thoughtful and charitable person, his kindness my narrative in my time at least or days before his big 50. and warmth preceded him. A character trait that attracted Plans we had but many, alas, life’s fleetingness dismayingly many to him, friends and charts its cause unbeknownst to man. foe alike. An unpredictable sense of humor, he made his presence felt Who are we to judge? with his laughter, so reassuringly, warm and infectious! To the mortal the transience of life seems inconceivable until Despair, I will not but will continue to live your name and it actually summons. Much as we try “we cannot hold mortal- make you proud even as you rest peacefully with the Lord. ity’s strong hand”. Such was Kens’. It was indeed a difficult and painful reality to behold that you have departed to be ”Berri wassa” GOD HAS REALLY TAKEN THE GLORY with your Maker, a feeling so surreal, I am still grappling to BY THE DEEDS OF YOUR HAND AND YOUR FINAL comprehend. CALL TO HIS GLORY. Journey on Ken... “For the heavens themselves blaze forth Yet in our sorrow we are comforted by his own words “GOD the death of princes”. Till we meet again in greater joy and TAKE THE GLORY” and he will promptly and uncon- love, rest in eternal peace sciously quip, “GOD HAS TAKEN THE GLORY.” Such a

8089 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Gone but Never Forgotten A Tribute to our Chief Executive Officer - by Lesken staff Life, they say, is like ripples, today here, tomorrow gone. ty never stopped and forever, his name will remain. On the 23rd July 2022, we woke up to terrible news. Our Our Director, as we all called him, was a man of excel- benefactor and MD, Kenneth Elvis Anewenah, a man of lence. Gleaning from his life, we all can attest to the fact great influence, charming personality and a unifier, had that hard work and consistency pay. These were virtues he passed. practiced and by that, taught us. A hero in earnest, that acted with noble motive, to all men He was a man of strong morals who never compromised and never demeaned others when he easily could. He that his principles. Time and again he taught us that life is a converted sorrow to laughter and gazes in the sky and sum of our choices. He strived to put LESKEN on the map shone on us like the forever-shining sun. Yes, his generosi- by working tirelessly even if it was at the peril of his

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 7851 own life. Your companies saved many people who were lost in their pain; including those hurting in stagnation. He was a father for all, granting even the lowest-ranked officers audience when they approached him, with a listen- Director, our demise has left us devastated and lost. We feel ing ear. chained-down to the floor, unable to move and devastated. As we mourn you, we take solace in the words of William It is not that common at this stage to have a native of our Shakespeare, that life is a stage where characters play their region who lights up homes and businesses but our Direc- roles and exit the stage for others. tor did that. This is the kind of man we have lost hence our devastated states and our copious tears Director, we are glad we met you and grateful that we are While we were engaged in our various duties as employ- part of your calling and vision. We remember the words ees, he persistently inculcated his views, perspectives and you uttered and the life you led. wealth of knowledge into us. That, to him was fundamental Thank you for continually inspiring us to grow LESKEN. for our understanding of the company’s objectives. We will work hard to sustain and protect your legacy. You carved your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy We pray God watches over you. is etched into the minds of many and stories of you will be shared far into the future. Rest in Peace, Director Millions have benefited from your benevolence. You Staff and management didn’t just give your workers economic leverages, but also LESKEN Enterprise Limited economic dignity. We found guidance, friendship, discipline and love, everything in one person. And that person was you.

82 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Myturn Staff “A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.” Our beloved Boss, Sir, Director, Chief, MD, Mr. Ken, Hmmmm. Mentor, friend, Father, words cannot express the pain and the emptiness your death has created in our hearts. Never in our As we mourn your death, we also celebrate your resourceful wildest dream did we imagine a day like this will befall us. life and thank God for the gift of such a dynamic boss. You were the strongest, bravest and most hardworking boss We will miss you but we take consolation in the Word of we could ever wish for. You were a mobile person and loved God that you are resting peacefully in the bosom of your to get things done, even if it took you after-hours to do it and Maker where there is no sorrow or crying. we were always ready to go the extra mile when you called. Although there were times we frowned and complained Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah, you were a kind man who especially when you called on us at odd hours, we also also invested your life in humanitarian works and touched admired your persistence to push us to give our best. There so many vulnerable and under privileged lives, a man who was never a dull moment with you around. loved his workers so much that it was difficult to sometimes distinguish us from your family. Anyone close to you can For the half a thousand people including our families, you attest to the fact that you were always available and willing found work for us. Without you, we don’t know where we to help when they come to you with their problem. would have been. Life has shown us again its hurtful side by taking you away May the good Lord accept our prayers for His mercy upon from us when we didn’t see it coming. There’s no way to your soul and give us the strength to maintain and grow your make up for time lost and now gone but know that you are legacy. truly loved and appreciated by all of us. We come to the office everyday hoping and wishing to hear There are no goodbyes for us Boss, wherever you are, you you call out our names like you usually did when you were in will always be in our hearts. May the amazing grace lead the office. Who will ask us questions like “am I not making you and take you home. sense?” or jokingly ask “is it sitting on your head?” when we ask about something you are not ready to attend to.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 83 Tribute by Guinness Ghana It feels unreal to be writing a tribute tIot fyeoeuls, Kunerne,aalstoGbueinw- ritingbeagtarnibautmeotoreydoirue,cKt penar,tanserGshuiipn-with Kbeengawnhaenmhoeretodoikreocvt eprartnership with ness Key Distributor for Bolga and AcncersasWKeesyt.DItiswtraibsuotnolryfor BothlgearaundniAngccorfa tWheesbtu. sItinwesas ionnltyhe latet-h2e00ru0ns.niOngveorf tthhee lbaustsiness in the la two short months ago we were at our antwnuoaslhKoDrt mConftherseangcoewe w1er5e yaet aorusr, awnenuhaalvKeDseCeonnKfeerenngcreow LE15SKyEeaNrs,Ewnterhparivsee stoeen Ken grow in Accra. There again, as everywhereinelAsec,cyrao.uTwhere aygoauirn, as ebveecroymweheorneeeolsfeG, uyionunewsse’relayrgoeusrt distrbibeuctoomrseionnteheofcoGuunitnrnyess’ largest di usual gentle, fair but firm self. Life induesuedalcgaennbtle,pfaaiinrfbuulltyfirm saenlfd. aLsifwe einrdeefleedctceadnobnetphaisintrfeumllyendousangdroaws twh,earefeflwecttheidngosn this tremendo inscrutable sometimes. inscrutable sometimes. stood out for us: - stood out for us: - As we prepared this tribute, we foundAosuwrseelpvreesparerefldecthtiinsgtributeK, ewn’es fpoausnsidonouforsreglvroews irnegflehcistinbgusinessKaennd’sppearhssaiposnufnopragrraol-wing his busin on our partnership over the past fifteoenn ooudrdpyaertanres,rsahnipd oitver thleelepdasbt ufsifitneeesns oadcudmyeena.rsS, haanrdp,itstrategleicle, dfobrwusairndestshianckuimnge,n. Sharp, stra became apparent to us that beyond ourbbeucsaimneessapppaartrneenrtsthoipu,s that bloenygo-ntedromurpblaunsnininesgs apnadrtneexreschuipti,on welroengc-otmermopnlatrnaniitnsgwaend execution friendships had been forged and mfarienntadisnheidp,s ahnadd libveeesn forgideedntaifnidedmanadinatasisnoecdia, teadndwiltihveKsen. Yoiduecnotiuflidednaont dbeaastsoKceinated with Ken. touched in ways beyond measure, thintoguscthheadt pinerwhapys tbeenydond maetassutraet,etghyingans dthaptlapnenrihnagpsfoterndhis buastinsetsrsa.teHgye aidnedntpifliaendning for his to be taken for granted until life happteonbs.e tWakeenwiflolrdgoraonutred untoilppliofertuhnaiptpieesnasn. dWinevwesitlelddaohoeuadr of thoepcpuorrvteu,nimtiepsleamndenintevdested ahead of best to lay out within the limiting confibneesst otof lpaeynoauntdwpiathpienr,the limbuitsiinngecssonsfyisntesmosf apnedn taonodlsparoplelre,d out bbuysiDneiasgsesoystotemsusppanodrt tools rolled o the personality we came to experiencetahse LpEerSsKonEaNlitoyvwere tchaeme to KexDpserainedncienvaessLteEdSiKn EthNe orivgehrttpheeople aKndDstrauncdtuinrevsestoteadllionwthe right people years. years. his team to deliver. It followed then thahtiws theeanmatkoedyedliivsetrri.bIut -followed then t Business Partnership tor opportunity become available fortoArccorpapoWrteusnt iitny 2b0ec2o0m, e available f Business PartnershKiepn took up the challenge and expaKndenedtohoisk buupsitnheesschtoallenge and ex Accra, a move that made him our biggAecsctrdai,satrimbuotvoer tahcartomssade him our b Guinness Ghana’s relationship with KGeuninngeosess Gbahcaknam’sorelationtshheipcowuintthryK. en goes back more the country. than fifteen years, starting from his unitvhearnsiftiyftdeaeynsy, ewahrse,nshtaerting from his university days, when he supported his mother with the businessu,ptphoernteidn hBisolmgao.thWeer with Sthinecbeu2s0in0e7s,sL, EthSeKn EinNBEonltgear.pWrisee has bSeinencea2m0o0n7g, LouErStKopEN3 Enterprise ha

84 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 75 tors, winning pBeersfot rKmeiyngDkisetyribduisttorributorste, awminsneixnpgerBienstceKdeyoDu iasstrsiboumtoerone whteoamthsreewxpheirmiesneclfedinytoou as someone who threw himself into 2, 2017 and 20in18G, hanandathinird20b0e7s,t 2in012, 2e0v1e7ryatnhdin2g0h1e8,diadn,da tghoir-dgebtteesrt. Yinou wereevaertyirtehliensgshcehadmidp, iaogno-getter. You were a tireless champion Ken was adjud2g0e1d9,M2o0s2t0Paronmd i2s0in2g1. Kenofwoausrabdujsuidngeessd; yMoousctePlerobmraitseidnGg uinneosfsoGuhrabnuasi/nDesiasg; yeouoncelebrated Guinness Ghana / Diageo on ESKEN beingKtDhe CbEesOt fiinna2n0c1ia4l,lyLESKaEnNy pblaetifnogrmthyeoubfeosut nfdinyaonucrisaellyf and waansyvpelraytfsourpmpoyrotuivfeooufnd yourself and was very supportive of t year. managed distributor that yeaalrl. our commercial and marketingalalctoivuartiocnosm. mReercieanlt and marketing activations. Recent ment events that come to mind are your supepvoernt tfsorthtahtecSotmareBtoeemr ind are your support for the Star Beer People Managemerneftreshed look launch campaign in thereNfroersthhedlatleoolaksltayuenacrh, campaign in the North late last year, and your support during our sorghumafnadrmyeorusr’ esnugpapgoertmdeunrting our sorghum farmers’ engagement nvestment in pKeeonplsetaannddseomutpofowrehr-is invetshtims eMntayininpeGoaprlue. aTnhde evmispitotwoeGr-aru wathsiosuMr MayDin’sGfiarrsut .vTishite visit to Garu was our MD’s first visit en we asked oiunrgtethaemms taot Gdeulinvnere.sWs hen twoeUaspkpeedr oEuarste; aKmesnathGosutiendnetshse GuintoneUsspptear mEaasnt;d Kweans hosted the Guinness team and was triking about GKhenan’sawwahyast owfaws omrko-st strikpienrgsoanbaolulyt pKreense’sntwtaoyssuopfpowrtorthke- engapgermsoenatsl.ly present to support the engagements. nse was, Keninlgo,vethdehcisomtemamon. Hreesponse was, Ken loved his team. He d them, built ltorvuestd whitshtethaemm, ,naunrtdured thWeemh, abvueilhtetarrudstrewpiothrtsthoefmy,ouarndsupporWt geivhianvgebhaecakrdtoreypoourrts of your support giving back to your work. He beliemvepdowineresdysttehmems, tion workc.omHme ubneitlyieavned sionciasyl sctiermcles,s, itnhe mancyombrmilulinaintyt bauntdnseoecdiyal circles, the many brilliant but needy es in place andhavllionwgitnhgehrigs htetasmtrutcotures isntupdlaecnetsanwdhaollsoeweindguchaistiotenamyotou suppstourdt,enatsndwthhoesemeadnuycation you support, and the many ervision. Indewedo,rkLEwSiKthEouNt haiss sauperviesmiopnl.oyInmdeenetdo, pLpoErStuKnEitNies hyaosu parovidemfoprlyooyumrecnotmopmpuonrittuynities you provide for your community agement teamhigahnldy tchormeepegtenteraml anagetmhreonutghteyaomur abnudsintehsrseees. general through your businesses. he different aspmeacntsagoefrthpeosbituiosinnsesfso,r the different aspects of the business, nt operations.whItichis stuhpepreofrotsreefnfoicient Wopeefreaetilopnrsi.viIltegiesd thoehreafvoereknnoown andWwe oferkeel dprwiviitlhegsoedmteo- have known and worked with some- continues to rusnusrpmroisoeththlyatwLiEthSoKutEaN contoinueelsikteoyrouun,sKmeono. tTholysawyityhoouutarae soreloynme liisksedyoisua, nKuend. Tero- say you are sorely missed is an under- hock passing. hitch even with Ken’s shocsktaptaesmsienngt. However, we know that ysotuatwemilel netx. pHeoctwGevueinr,-we know that you will expect Guin- ness Ghana and LESKEN Enterprise tnoecsosnGtihnauneatharnidviLngESinKEN Enterprise to continue thriving in Personality your absence. We have faith in the fyoouunrdaatbiosennscyeo. uWheavheave faith in the foundations you have laid and will do our best to keep that elxapidecatnadtiownilalldivoe.our best to keep that expectation alive. Fare well Ken, may your path be filledFawriethwLelilghKteann,dmLaoyvyeo. ur path be filled with Light and Love. ersonality in wIotridssh, apredrhtoappsuatfKfaebnle’s, personality in words, perhaps affable, m, committed, kwinodu-hldearbteda, pfta. irO, ufrirm, cEoNmDmitted, would be apt. Our END

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 85 Tribute by National Democratic Congress (NDC) Regional Secretariat – Upper East Region brokenhearted and binds up their wounbdrosk”.enhearted and binds up their wo The NDC can proudly boast that MrT. hKeeNnnDeCth cAanewpreonuadhly boast that M became a member of the NDC by birbtehc. aTmheisaismdeumebteor tohfe the NDC by b fact that his biological father, Mr. JonafathcatnthSaitmhoisnbAionleowgiecna-l father, Mr. Jo ah, of blessed memory, was not just a Faohu, nodfibnlgesFsaetdhemreomf othrey, was not just a NDC in the Kassena/Nankana DisNtriDctC wihnicthhetoKdaaysseinsa/Nankana D composed of Kassena/Nankana Eacsot mMpousneidcipoaflityKaasnsedna/Nankana E Kassena/Nankana West District, but alKsoasosneenao/fNthanekpainoaneWeresst District, but of the party in the region. of the party in the region. In 1992, Ken who was by then in SecoInnd1a9ry92S,cKhoeonlwachtoedwaass by then in Se a political errand boy for his father. Headpisotlriitbicuatel derlreatntedrsboanydfor his father. H delivered messages from his father to pdaerltiyvefruendcmtioensasarigeessfforrom his father t NDC programmes. In some instances,NhDe Ctrapvreolgerdamalomnegss.iIdne some instance his father to the rural areas across thheisRfeagtihoenr ptoartthiceurlaurlayl areas across within the Navrongo Central Constiwtuietnhciny tthoe eNmabvarrokngoon Central Cons party activities and that led to a signifipcaarnttyiancctrievaistieesinantedrmthsat led to a sign of membership. of membership. After his university education, LESKAEfNterwhhiossuenaivspeirrsaityioneducation, LES and determination was to become oanned odfetGerhmainnaa’tsiomn owstas to become successful business tycoons and ensturecpceresnsfeuulrsbukseipnteshsistycoons and loyalty to the NDC and increased hloisyacltoymtmoittmhenNt DtoCaand increased remarkable level to the extent that hrembaerckaambelealepvreelcitoousthe extent that It is with deep regret and sorrow thaItttihsewfriathterdneietyp orefgtrheet and assosrerot wto tthheatptahretyfnraotteornniltyy ionfhtihseconstiatusseentctyobthuet aplasrotyonotht eonly in his con National Democratic Congress (NDNC)a,tiorencaelivDedemtohcerastaicd ConRgreegsison(aNlDanCd), Nreactieoinvaeldletvheelss. ad Regional and National levels. news of the unfortunate demise ofnetwhes oRfegtihoen’sunmfoortsutnate demise of the Region’s most successful entrepreneur known to mansyucacseLssEfuSlKeEnNtre. pIfreonuerur knoSwomn etoomf atnhye aresmLaErSkKabEleN.anIfdoluergendaSryomroeleosf Mthre. Kreemnanrektahble and legen Lord Almighty had provided an oppoLrtournditAy lfmorighhutymahnasd tporovideAdnaenweonpaphorptulanyiteydfoinr hthuemapnasrttyo for wAhniecwh etnhaeh NpDlaCyedshainll the party for resurrect the body of a loved one, therensuthrreecNtDthCe cbeordtayinolfy a lovfeodreovneer, rtehmenaintheinNdeDbCtedcetrotaihnilmy and fhoirseveenrtiremfaimniliyndaerbeted to him an would have done so to you gladly. would have done so to youbgrliaedfllyy.enumerated below; briefly enumerated below; We are however taking consolatioWn efroarme hthoewebviebrlictaalking Fciorsntsaonladtifoonremfroosmt, outhrelatbeicbolimcaplatriotFwirasst angdenfoereomusofsitn,aonu-r late compatri doctrine in Psalm 34:18 which says “TdhoecLtroinrde isncPlosaslemto3t4h:e18 whciciehrsoafysth“eTphaertLyoarsd hisisclfoastheetrodtihdein thecipearsot.fHtheefpuanrdtyedasa hloist father did in t brokenhearted and saves those who abreokcernuhsheaerdteidn asnpdirist”aves thoof spearwtyhofunarcetiocnrusswheitdhoinutsrpeisreitr”vationosf. Hpaisrtylofvuenacntidonasffweci-thout reservatio and also that in Psalm 147:3 whichansdayasls“oHtehahteainls Ptshaelm 14ti7o:n3 fworhtihche psaarytsy w“Hase bheeyaolns dthqeuestiotnio. nHefopratihdefpoarrctyoswt aosf beyond quest

86 89 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah rentals of canopies and chairs for functions, took care of One of the remarkable and enviable aspects of late Mr. feeding and refreshment of members after occasions, Ken was his unflinching love and determination to see to provided buses and fuel for congresses, paid for participants the accelerated development of Upper East Region in terms T & T, settled a lot of considerably high hotel bills and most of socio-economic growth, improvement of education, especially provided employment opportunities to party health, agriculture, roads and infrastructural development. faithful in the Region and Ghana at large. Thus the NDC To this effect, he volunteered in advance to execute numer- and most Ghanaians can never forget the name of this ous contractual and non-contractual projects without pre-fi- selfless patriot who provided strategic solutions to problems nancing. His handiworks in construction of roads, building in order to bring about livelihood improvement to the of schools, hospitals and other economically viable projects vulnerable people in our larger society. May the good Lord are evident all over the Region and in other parts of the we all serve continue to bless him and his family for always country and many of you mourning with the family and the bringing smiles to the faces of the downtrodden in the NDC here today can testify to my submission depicting and society. portraying late Ken Anewenah as a development oriented personality in the Region. Apart from the above, LESKEN was a gifted mediator who helped in settling a lot of misunderstandings wthe party. His Hmmmm, Mr. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah, as you lie motion- knowledge in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution was less and speechless on stage before us today, the NDC has undoubtedly put to full practice each time the NDC was no doubt that per your relentless humanitarian services caught up in a web with a lot of obstacles entangling its rendered to mankind since the day of your birth on the 20th progress resulting from conflicts among members of the August, 1972, the Almighty God who is our creator loves party. He is a magical peace broker whose style of media- you more and has prepared you for a peaceful transition into tion was always admired and appreciated by majority of the his heavenly Paradise. A big tree in the NDC has fallen. A people around him. Beneficiary constituencies that enjoyed hero in Upper East Region has departed and a legend in his conflict Resolution approaches are Chiana-Paga, Ghana has joined his ancestors. Navrongo Central, Bolgatanga Central, Talensi, Zebila, Bawku Central, Binduuri and Tempane to mention but a We shall continue to uphold and project your legacies for few. In these constituencies, he resolved issues emanating the benefit of the future generations. The NDC shall contin- from Parliamentary Primaries contests, Constituency ue to remember you in our prayers and discussions and will Executive Elections, confirmation of Municipal/District remain united with your family for ever and ever. Chief Executives (MDCE’s) and even disagreements between the Members of Parliament and the Municipal/Dis- To the entire bereaved family of Mr. Kenneth Elvis trict Chief Executives. In such situation, one is always Anewenah, please believe and trust God’s words in Revela- tempted to believe that he loves the NDC more than his tion 21:4 that say “He will wipe every tear from their eyes”. personal business as he sacrificed a number of days, time and resources to find solutions to the problems at the expense of his family and private business.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 7857 Tribute By Upper East Regional House of Chiefs The loss of any soul hits everyone close to them very hard. pist had delayed further. This sudden departure has created We know as a people that death is inevitable but at certain a big vacuum in the entire region. times we are able to anticipate death and in such a situation it does not come as a surprise to the bereaved family and all Mr Kenneth Anewenah whose mortal remains lie before those that are dear to the deceased. us, had carved a niche for himself. His philanthropic activi- ties were extended to all persons that stood in need in the Saturday 23rd July 2022 will remain a black day in the Region and beyond. His good name was synonymous with hearts of the people of this region. Out of our shock we our Region and we were proud of him, just like how every initially disputed what begun like a rumour that an illustri- parent is proud of an illustrious and accomplished child. ous son of this region Mr Kenneth Anewenah had died. We have indeed lost an accomplished businessman, a The general questions, out of bewilderment, on every- mentor, an employer and a philanthropist. You shall forever body’s lips was; is it true? Was he sick? And we did not remain in our hearts. hear about it? Was it an accident? No answers were provid- ed to the myriad the questions that came to mind. We If death were negotiable we would have done so in a bid to finally had to come to terms with the tenets of Ecclesiastes delay this Journey of yours to eternity no matter the cost. 3:18 which states that “there is time for everything”. We cherish your memory. Much as we believe the scripture, we wish this death of our Fare thee well. biggest employer, generous giver, mentor and philanthro- Adieu.

8889 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Corpus Christi Parish The Good Book tells us that “in Adam all die, so also in loved to face all kind of odds or eventualities for the Christ all will be made alive.” Such hope is what has given pleasure of others. us the strength to gather here to celebrate the life of a husband, a father, a leader, and a philanthropist who Yes, we are sad he is no longer amongst the living on earth. energized our church community and has laden our hearts But our hope in Christ, and Ken’s hope in Him, and now with beautiful memories. his presence with Christ, makes his absence much easier to bear. As St. Paul says, “we grieve, but not as those without We are all here today because Kenneth Elvis Anewenah hope.” Yes, we grieve, but deeper than that is hope, and it positively touched our lives in one way or the other. The is strong, like love, as strong as death. longer you knew him, the more you knew you were privileged to be in the company of a wonderful man. Kenneth Elvis Anewenah joined our church community in 2000. Naturally reserved, he conducted himself quietly, He was remarkable as a family man, ingenious as an entre- and kindly and diligently. But his empathy, fellow feeling, preneur, devoted in his worship of God, loyal to his and affable spirit soon revealed itself. And soon, he was friends, and amiable to the point of being available, literal- helping many parishioners. The list of the good and great ly to anyone who needed help. His generosity was such things he did is long. He was the embodiment of the notion that we can pay him the highest compliment of calling him that our Christian faith demands deeds and not just words. ‘a good man.’ He was always finding and asking of ways to help those in Ken, as we affectionately called him, modeled so clearly need. Thus, it was not surprising that at the height of what it means to love and care for one’s neighbour. He was COVID-19 pandemic, our brother provided for many of full of empathy and fellow feeling, and with his quiet our needy members. dignity, treated every person he interacted with, with the utmost deference, offering the same respect he accorded God has called our brother home, but his name will remain himself. Many are those who were the recipients of Ken’s always alive in our hearts because of his humility and humanity and generosity. Even the parish had a taste of selfless service for all of us. As a Parish, we say, “thank this. At a point, when the parish needed to improve her you Ken for teaching us what real generosity is.” And we Eucharistic Ministry, he donated a minibus to enable the glorify God for your life. Today however, we all join our resourceful distribution of communion to the sick hearts to express our sincerest condolences to your wife, and the aged. and children and to your family, friends, and associates. We ask the angels to guide you warmly into Abraham’s Our brother loved Christ, so he cultivated a faith so deep, it bosom; and we implore God to grant you the joys of inspired him to give of himself to others. He knew by Paradise. placing himself at the service of others, he was serving God. And so, he persevered in being compassionate, Fare thee well Ken, you have made your mark in our believing his efforts would deliver a better life for a great memories. many others. He lived his moments by giving and always loving. This is the man whose life we celebrate today. A brother whose heart was so full of compassion, he always

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 89 Tribute by Corpus Christi Parish - Sunday Group (The Ultimate Family) Eulogy to a Great Man ‘Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren, that you do unto me!’ Bro Ken, this saying aptly sums you up! When you give alms with one hand, do not let the other know about it. This was your life. You epitomised benevolence and charity. On the quiet, uncountable are the charitable deeds you performed Many of them unknown to others. Many were the times you quietly donated to your beloved Sunday to beef up its contributions. Many are the silent charitable works you undertook. Today, your maker calls you home to rest with him. Great is the vacuum you have left behind and great are the lessons we can learn from your life. ‘Father, in thy gracious keeping, leave we now your servant sleeping'. Rest well until we meet again before the heavenly throne.

90 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by St. Kizito Catholic Church (Nayagenia Outstation) “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, blessed are those who from now on die in the service of the Lord, yes indeed, answered the spirit, they will enjoy rest from their hard works because the result of their service go with them’’ Rev. 14:13. God saw you getting tired and, a cure was not to be, so he loving, extra-ordinary, compassionate, and a phenomenal put his arms around you and whispered. son with a huge heart for doing good came to our aid and ‘come to me and rest’ promised to change the structure to a story-building and The breaking news of Kenneth’s death in the early hours of complete it. 23rd July, 2022 was like a bomb detonated in our outsta- When the community members heard the news, we were all tion, particularly targeting the main pillar in the communi- shocked. Anytime we contacted you, you did not hesitate ty. Indeed, it was like a commanding officer struck with a and promised to complete the church and do many laudable missile at a war front leaving his troupes in complete disar- things for us. ray. We could not believe what we were hearing through our cellphones. Everything appeared to have come to a Kenneth’s interaction and support to the community has left standstill around us. Death is inevitable but painful. It such an indelible mark on us that we all wish we could have comes just like electrical shock. him in our lives forever. We could not understand what hit us so hard in the church Kenneth, you ‘planted a tree’ for Nayagenia and the future and the community at large. generations to enjoy but you did not benefit from it. Kenneth’s calm nature coupled with his personality, May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always creative ideas, sense of initiative, innovative thinking, and at your back. May the sun shine warmth upon your face. visionary spirit, ready to sacrifice his time and resources May the rains fall soft upon your field until we meet for the development of Nayagenia community and the you again. church and his dedication to the faith cut him out as a great May the good Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and natural leader of a special kind. into his bosom. Due to evangelization, the people of Nayagenia We will continue to remember you in prayer. community commenced an outstation in 2011 with KEN N’YI LANYIRANE! services & Masses under trees. We acquired land and started with a church building project for several years but could not complete it. Then a “savior”, caring, generous,

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 91 Tribute by Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, Bolgatanga “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. Matt. 6: 19-21 Ken, you grew up in this Parish and have remained a solid “But the righteous, though they died early, will be at rest. member of this Parish though you worshiped at OLA in the For old age is not honoured for length of time, or latter part of your life. For us at the Cathedral Parish, the measured by number of years; but understanding is grey scripture above was what we saw your life here on earth to hair for everyone, and a blameless life is ripe old age”. be. As God blessed you in your young age with wealth, (Wisdom 4: 7-9). you did not allow yourself to be carried away by worldly possessions but remained committed to your faith and We understand that, you pleased God and were loved by church. This was evident in your continuous effort to Him, and while you were living among sinners, He caught support individuals improve their lives as well as support you up so that evil might not change your understanding other projects. Most notably, you supported to build the or guile deceive your soul. places of worship to God with what God had given you. Brother Ken, in our prayer for you, we hear the voice say, You have been a great and special but silent contributor to ‘come you faithful servant into my Father’s kingdom’ so, the new church building of the Cathedral Parish from its we commend your soul to the intercession of the Immacu- inception till your untimely demise. It had been our wish late Heart of Mary and the unending mercy of the Sacred and prayer that we would celebrate the consecration of this Heart of Jesus that you will indeed rejoice in the Father’s new church building with you, in thanksgiving to God, but kingdom. “God’s ways are not our way”. Brother Ken, Rest in perfect peace As people of faith in the living God, we understand from scripture that, you have lived your “full age”; the scripture says,

92 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by the Kassena Nankana Catholic Community Bolgatanga Good people pass away; The godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come (Isaiah 57:1) The entire Catholic Community of Bolgatanga received the Zamse Senior High/Technical School (ZAMSTECH) in the news of the passing of Kenneth Elvis Anewenah (Alias early 1980’s to date. Ken) on Saturday, 23rd July 2022, as a shock, a blow and a major upset. Ken, your support, contribution and generosity to the Kassena Nankana Catholic Community and the entire mem- Our hearts are still bleeding with grief and sorrow as we bership of OLA Parish was immense and tremendous. present this tribute. Indeed, the entire Catholic Community of Bolgatanga is broken with sorrow. We wonder how or Ken, you reached out to and touched many lives in your who will fill the gap left behind by Ken’s passing. short life. You never discriminated. Everyone: Christians, Muslims, Traditionalists, Chiefs, families, students, friends, Ken was the Chief Executive of Lesken Enterprise, a lead associates, clients, employees and many more, all benefited player in the beverage industry, and founder and CEO of from your generousity. MYTURN Ltd, a key player in the construction industry, in the Upper East Region and Ghana at large. Ken had the Ken, your life, although short, was a blessing to many. ability, foresight and zeal to achieve greater heights in Your memory is a treasure. industry. In whatever endeavour, Ken persevered, persisted You are loved beyond words. and committed to being most successful and competitive. And missed beyond measure. Ken was a member of the Kassena Nankana Catholic With deep sorrow, we bid you farewell. Community in the Our Lady of Africa (OLA) Parish. Ken contributed immensely to the Parish, from its inception at Ken, Nyi lanyirane

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 93 Tribute by School of Administration / University of Ghana Business School (SOA/UGBS) Class of ‘96 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah, popularly known as ‘Ken’ was a Since leaving school some 26 odd years ago, we got the member of the Class of ’96 who met in September, 1992, to chance to interact with him again through social media commence our first-degree programme at the then School of (WhatsApp platform). He was an active member of the Administration (SOA), now University of Ghana Business group. Ken, organized a get-to-gather for the group in 2016 School (UGBS). at his residence. This was a friend who wanted to show his hospitable nature even after school. Those of us who were “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasant- able to attend really enjoyed the time with his warm interac- ness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.” – (Prov- tion. Most of us can recount the number of times Ken erbs 27:9) offered to assist in different ways possible after leaving school. Ken, was a gentleman – no wonder he was a member of the Legon Hall Junior Common Room (JCR), the premier hall of Ken, met a course-mate on Friday, 15 July, 2022, at Labadi the University of Ghana, home to gentlemen and ladies. Beach for a programme. He insisted that a picture of them be Ken, was quickly noticed when we met as a class because he posted on the group’s platform. Little did we know that it was one of the few coursemates who owned a car on campus was his last message to us as course-mates. at the time. He stood out clearly amongst us due to his special characteristics as a generous person who would We had the shock of our life when we heard of his untimely always offer a lift to people who needed it. We enjoyed the death on Saturday, 23 July, 2022, barely a week after asking company of Ken, in diverse ways throughout our years in the course-mate to send his picture onto the platform. school. The family, wife and children have lost a dear one. We, the ’96 Class of SOA/UGBS, have lost a great friend Ken, specialized in and graduated with BSc. Administration and brother. (Accounting option). We had Finance, Health Service Management, Marketing, Human Resource and Public Kenneth Elvis Anewenah (Ken) - Damirifa Due! Administration as some of the options available to students. May the good Lord give you perfect rest in his bosom! It was a great day of jubilation when we graduated in March, 1997 after going through university.

94 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Notre Dame Old Boys Association Ken was among the 42 lucky students who were admitted As was the culture in Notre Dame, everyone including the into Notre Dame Minor Seminary School in September, 1984 masters had nicknames, either through an offence or error in after a successful entrance examination. He was among the the classroom. For Ken, we had no occasion to give him a youngest in his class. He was so calm and respectful that he nickname except his clear and shining eyes for which he caught the attention of the Senior Prefect who chose him as earned the nickname \"Bulbs\" his \"small boy\" (protégé). Ken was also in the School Drama Club. He was at one point He was gentle and nice-looking and generous with his provi- nicknamed \"Nsomah\" a female name, since he was always sions. A lot of us tasted ‘shito’ for the first time from Ken. He assigned the role of a lady, which was unavoidable because became a choir leader, was a class prefect and was appointed we were all boys. This, he acted perfectly to the admiration the Library prefect. Above all Ken was very intelligent and of all students. outstanding in academic performance. Ken used to participate in dancing competitions in the Anytime his parents visited and brought presents especially school and his Michael Jackson moves were superb. His cooked food, one would notice some of his school mates favourite game was tennis which he used to play very well. hovering around, knowing very well that Ken was surely Ken was very pious, prayerful, intelligent and obedient thus going to share the food with them due to his generosity. many masters saw him as a shining star even tipping him as It was difficult to make Ken angry since he was always a possible first black Pope in the Catholic Church. smiling and welcoming. The only time we saw Ken angry was the battle of the ' dormitory corner'. It had to do with His generosity among his school mates in Notre Dame sleeping in the corner, a privilege reserved for seniors in their continued even after our completion. He supported some of last year. This was between him and Edwardee de Bieree, his our school mates financially and materially especially those school and dormitory mate. who were faced with challenges. He was always touching Ken also made available some of his personal subject the lives of the less privileged in society. His humility and pamphlets to schoolmates who could not afford to buy them, kind demeanor was felt everywhere. Ken completed Notre to read, during his days in school. Dame in 1989 and moved on to greater things. His generosity knew no limits. His clothes and shoes were His demise shook the whole Notre Dame fraternity which always available for borrowing especially by those going to some of us described as a ‘black Saturday’. We did not hear BOGISS and in some cases, he never took them back. of any sickness, only to be told of his passing away to eterni- Ken was meticulous, diligent and made difficult tasks look ty. We are still in shock but God knows best. simple. He was very disciplined and hardly broke any school God has given and He has taken away. rules, thereby avoiding punishment. May his gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord. He was a member of the debating club and on one occasion Ken fare thee well, till we meet again. he was first speaker during a debate with BOGISS when we thrashed them mercilessly. Of the three speakers he was doubtlessly outstanding.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 95 Tribute by the Notre Dame Seminary Senior High School Community Dear Mr. Kenneth Anewenah, Notre Dame Seminary Senior High Mr. Kenneth, memories of you will forever continue to ignite our School Community members have always been proud of you as hearts and minds even in your absence from this world for years one of her illustrious sons and for several years you have become to come. Our difficulty in finding appropriate words in eulogiz- a great benefactor to your beloved school. You were admitted in to ing you emanates from the fact that even though we received and the School in the year 1984 and completed 1989 with a very good continue to receive various support from all categories of people, conduct and excellent academic performance. You are remem- a reason for which we are grateful. Nonetheless, the generous bered fondly by your contemporaries in Notre Dame as one who and tremendous support you offered to the school arguably is was gentle, generous and God fearing. No wonder you became one unparalleled and there, for all to see and appreciate. Your love for of the choirmasters of the school, a duty which you exhibited with humanity knew no bounds and Notre Dame is a direct beneficiary dedication and passion. of such love and we are grateful to God for His gift of you to us and humanity at large. The news of your demise did not only come as a shock to us all in your beloved school, but has left us wondering when again we Dear Mr. Kenneth you might have succumbed to death at a time would be gifted with such a generous Son of the soil with such that was least expected. Notwithstanding, you stood for values passion and love for his school and people. Like Job, we are and principles that were eternal and your memory will continue to completely devastated and with him we say “O that my words linger in our minds for several years to come. You lived your life were written down! O that they were inscribed in a book!” But we as if you knew it was going to be short-lived so you often seized also know that it is the Lord who gives and it is the Lord who takes. the least opportunity to make great impact on people’s lives. May He judge you mercifully and console us all who are grieving over your loss. We join your Family, your Establishments, the Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga and the entire Nation as a whole in thanks- Our beloved Kenneth, our gratitude and indebtedness to your giving to God for the gift of your life –a rare gem whose impact memory can only be conveyed by way of citing and bringing to the on humanity undoubtedly has earned you a place in history. Even limelight some projects you personally undertook for your alma though we are in pain and sorrow, the numerous tributes that are mater Notre Dame Seminary during your life time. You single pouring in and will continue to be said by several people across handedly refurbished the School Chapel and gave it a major the globe for several years to come are a consolation to us all of face-lift to accommodate the increasing number of students when the fact that you lived a well fulfilled life. Your life impacted the Four Year SHS programme was introduced. You managed to many positively and may our prayers for you and the family you secure a contract for the completion of an old two story dormitory have left behind be your strength and your guide as you return to block (Zongrana house) which was being constructed by the your maker. Diocese but had stalled for several years due to lack of funds. You Mr. Kenneth, may God grant you eternal rest. again came to our aid by dredging our school dam and assisting us with some trips of stone quarry chippings when the school was Rest in peace!!!! overlaying the major routes on campus to check the frequent Rev. Fr. Vitus alnaa erosion and to facilitate easy movement of people and vehicles on (AG. Headmaster/Rector) campus. You single handedly gave a face-lift to the surrounding of our administration block by overlaying it with pavement blocks. On behalf of Notre Dame Seminary Senior High School We cannot forget of your instrumental role in helping the school to Community. successfully celebrate the 25th priestly anniversary of our former Rector/Headmaster- Very Rev. Fr. Francis Kodelogo. In fact the list of support you gave to Notre Dame, your alma mater is so limitless that we cannot mention all in this tribute.

96 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Prof. Gordon Awandaare Beriwasa, we thoroughly enjoyed these adventwureesthaonrdouthgehlyfunenajonyded these adventures and the fun and challenges that came with them. I hacvhealfloenndgemsetmhaotrcieasmoefwith them. I have fond memories of o things in a uYnoiuquaelwwaayys, lainkdedyotou do thailnlgtsheinbaeauuntyiqpuaegweaanyt,saanndd yliovue concaellrttshwe ebeoarugtaynipzaegdeainnts and live concerts we organized in er that is so phaainvfeulebftutuscoinsaistmenatnner tBhaotlgias,swohpearienyfuolubeunttrcuosntesidstmenet with Broollegsaf,owr hwehreicyhoIuheandtrusted me with roles for which I had o things differwenitthlyy. oEuvrepnenthcohuagnht tIo do thniongpsrdioifrfetraeinntilny.g.EvIenwtahsouagnh eIventsnmo apnraiogrer,traMinaisntge.r oIf was an events manager, Master of nity to say godoiddbyneo,t IgefetetlhebloepsspeodrtunityCteoresmayongioeosdabnydeA, rItifsetels bmleasnsaegder, all Cineorenme,onnoienseaonfdwAhritcihstes manager, all in one, none of which t seat to a signtihfiactaynot upegraiovde mofeyaoufrront secaat mtoeansaigtunriaflilcyanfrtopmerimody osfciyeonucre educcaatmioen.naWtueraelvlyenfrtoomokmy science education. We even took life. over the night club at Bolga CateringovReersthheonuisgehtatclsuobmaet Bolga Catering Rest house at some point, revamped it and renamed it Cpoasinatn,orveavanmigphetdcliut ba,nd renamed it Casanova night club, me neighborhoWode ginreBwolugpa iEnsthateessame wnehiegrheboIrhwoaosd tihne BmoulgsaicEdsitraetecstor anwd hreerseidIenwt aDs Jt.heYmouusic director and resident DJ. You me together, anadndwweerreealilny NbeoctraemDeame torugsettehder,maendtowseerveaellyobuercabmeset interterusts,teydoumetrutsotesdermvey your best interest, you trusted my t the Universictlyosoef dGuhrainnga,oLuergtoimn.e at thjuedUgmnievnetrsaintyd oyfouGhbaent ao,nLmegyoanb.ility tjoudingnmoevnatea.ndWyeowu ebreet on my ability to innovate. We were irtually togethAetr Lalelgothne, wtime ew, eartee virtusaollyclotsoegeatthtehre atilml eth,eantdimwee, haated somseoocflothsee baet stthetimtimeseo, fand we had some of the best times of roamed the cityogtoetgheetrherv.eTryhdisawy asnd roaomuerdlitvheesctiotygettohgeer.thIert.ooTkhiaswwaaysan enorumr oliuvsestrteoagseutrheefr.roImtook away an enormous treasure from ame ‘Beriwaswa’h,eanHwaeusgaavweoyrdouyothue namaell‘Btheeriswe asseae’m, ainHgalyuslaitwtleorbduysoinuess adavllenthtuersees,sewehmicinhgilsy alittle business adventures, which is a you were in yforeuqrumenotslyt puassesdiownahten youdeweepreunindeyrsotuarndminogstopfaysosiuornbatuesinessdseeenpseunadnedrsptrainndcinpglesof your business sense and principles moments. for success. I learnt to focus on the bfigorpsiuctcucrees,sa. nIdleaaprpnrte-to focus on the big picture, and appre- ciate that breaking-even, or even makciantge stmhaatllbrloeasskeins gc-aenven, or even making small losses can he world of bYuosiuneinsstroandducwede mtrieedto the bweorglodoodf bbuussiinneessss asonmd ewtiemterise,dand cboeulgdoopdenbudsionoersss fsoormetimes, and could open doors for , some successofmulelyv, eonthtuerressntotgestoher, sobmetetersuocuctecsosmfuelslyi,noththeefrustunroet. sEoven thboeutgtehr Iohuatcvoemneost ignotnhee future. Even though I have not gone se you kept a mpouscihti.veBauttiitnudaell, aonfdthese yinotuokceopmt ampeorcsitailveenatetirtpurdiese, ,anthde knoinwtloedcgoemamnedrcsikalillesntIerprise, the knowledge and skills I

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 97 learnt from you have helped me enormously in my career, ing performance at the Business school. You were known and shaped my type of leadership, which I call academic to have a very practical understanding of business courses. entrepreneurship. You declined all the overtures and chose to focus on build- ing your family’s business. God blessed you with an I thank God for your life, although so short, and I am extraordinary business acumen, which you have used so extremely grateful to you for your love and friendship over marvelously. You completely transformed the image of the years. You were the senior brother I didn’t have, and I beer distribution business, outcompeted everyone in the learnt so much about life from you. Due to our different sector and became the prized asset for all the breweries. career paths and hectic work schedules, we did not spend a Even though you are naturally extremely kind and courte- lot of time together in recent years, but we stayed close and ous, when it came to business you were a ferocious always had a great time whenever we had the opportunity competitor, but always played fairly. You not only run to meet up. Indeed, we were supposed to meet up on the businesses, you have built a juggernaut that can take on Saturday before your sudden departure, but you had to any task and deliver it with distinction; be it construction attend to some guests, so we rescheduled to the next week- projects, event organizing, or political operations, you end. were outstanding in everything. You always wanted everything you did to be perfect and memorable, and Your legacy is so rich that there will not be sufficient space indeed we celebrate this legacy today. in this brochure to capture it all effectively. What you have achieved in less than 50 years will be impossible for most Underpinning your entire life was your deep faith in God. people to accomplish even if given 200 years. You deeply believed that God’s Grace was over you, and that gave you the confidence that you would be successful However I would like the world to remember you for your in every endeavor and your detractors would inevitably love of humanity, your boundless generosity, your deep fail in whatever ways they tried to derail your efforts. No faith in God and your exceptional business acumen. You matter what time you went to bed, you would wake up at loved people. You were happiest when you had people dawn every day to give thanks to God for his blessings. around you, especially members of your extended family You always made sure to start your day by acknowledging and your close friends. You cared very much about every- the power and Grace of God. You often went to daily one’s welfare, and took everyone’s problems onto yourself Mass, but if you couldn’t, you would pray in your room and tried to help solve them. You had great empathy for the before starting your day. poor and less privileged. There is virtually no orphanage or care home that has not benefited from your philanthropic It is this deep faith that gives me hope, even in this time of activities. It seemed you felt it was an obligation to give despair. I am confident that God has called you at this back to humanity to demonstrate your gratitude to God for time because your work here is done, and He needs you blessing you with so much. You just couldn’t be generous with Him now. I will do my best to earn the opportunity to enough and always cherished an opportunity to give out join you in Heaven, when the time comes. and help others. Until then, Rest well my dear friend and brother, Beriwasa. After completing your programme at Legon, you were courted by several top companies, such as Unilever, Nestle, and the major Breweries, because of your outstand-

9889 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by Prof. David Millar (A Very Special “Father” To Kenneth Anewenah) “Sun Set at Dawn Sun Rise at Dusk The Eagle has gone to Rest” My entry into the Anewenah Family was through “my He was regular in reminding me and my family when it Father”, Mr. Simon Anewenah of Blessed Memory. I was was a Birthday or Christmas. He often did so in a very just a little boy graduating from University and he was special way – whether we were at home or amongst my first employers at the Upper Regional somewhere else. Agricultural Development Project (URADEP). We met through an auspicious moment and he immediate- In recognition of a very long-standing relationship with ly took me in as a Son. Thereafter he introduced me to the Anewenah family, and in recognition of the special Kenneth in the early eighties as my Son – to have and place that Kenneth had for me in his heart, he was made a to keep. Foundation Council Member of our University. But most significantly, we have a Hall named after the Oldman - I wasn’t privy to what the Old man told Ken about me but SIMON ANEWENA HALL - one of two halls in MITDS. the chemistries met. It is an open secret that Kenneth took “A Father’s” wish is for his Son to write his tribute but by me as his Father since – very few knew this; and fewer still divine decision, the opposite is happening. took advantage of this bond between the two of us. “The Grain that thrives amongst Grass “The Mud that Breaks the Rock The Wings that COVER ALL The River that flows Uphill THE EAGLE SHALL FLY NO MORE” The Eagle has gone to Rest” Kenneth Anewenah! Make sure the boat comes back, I have heard people complain that Kenneth does not pick we shall need it some other time to cross the river. calls, but not calls from me – any time, any day, anywhere. Adieu “My Son”. Adieu! In 2014 he supplied some 30 Air Conditioners to the University for Development Studies (UDS). UDS rejected Fare Thee Well. them. When I heard about the incident, I called him to ask for 4 of the rejected Air Conditioners for my University (Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies). Surprisingly, in my absence, he supplied all 34 to me.

Kenneth Elvis Anewenah 99 Tribute by Ambassador Satuh Ken, I am still in shock but I guess it is time to come to painfully… I am all the more distressed at your most terms with the reality of your untimely departure to eterni- untimely departure from this life for the intriguing fact ty and to pay you my tribute, however incoherent it may that it has created a personal dilemma for me: I am now sound because of the deep pain and numbing grief paralyz- saddled with the question of what to do with the Christmas ing my mind… Box of specially selected, exquisite drinks you sent me last December which, for inexplicable reasons, appears to be Ken, I can only recall our last conversation on Fathers’ inexhaustible!… Day, June 19, 2022 when you wrote me on WhatsApp: Ken, any time I look at that box and its contents, my “Happy Fathers’ Day thoughts and feelings invariably turn to the sender, May the Good Lord continue to grant you good Kenneth Anewenah, CEO, MYTURN… and the haunting health, long life and all your heart’s desire…” reality that you are gone, gone forever in the prime of life! and I replied: Then, a sinking feel of fainting wells up my throat and fouls my mouth with the bitter taste of irreparable loss!!! “Now that you too are somebody’s father, let’s share the honours…” Ken, may the Good Lord receive you into his heavenly kingdom; Little did I expect or anticipate that the “sharing” would come to this abrupt and sudden end so soon and so May He console your family for their loss. Ken rest in the peace of the Lord. Tribute by Hon. Donald Adabere Ken's death is a great loss to us all and I am deeply pained. Words fail to express the heaviness in my heart. Painful as it is though, it only seems fitting to honour the son who brought hope and light into this world. Ken was an exemplary son and great asset to his community. He was always willing to give a helping hand to others. He gave a listening ear to the high and low in society and massive was his philanthropic ventures. Indeed, he was a great role model to his generation. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. We take comfort in knowing that he lived a full and meaningful life. We will always remember him for his uniqueness. May His soul rest in peace. M’ bia, Pa sunga! 66

100 Kenneth Elvis Anewenah Tribute by By Anthony Namoo Esq. “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The above quotation epitomizes and exemplifies the event- My acquaintance with Ken was in the mid-1990s when ful but relatively short life of the late Kenneth Elvis he had just completed the prestigious School of Adminis- Anewenah who was affectionately called Ken. I related to tration at the University of Ghana. Obviously as a Ken in diverse ways, as a Senior Notre Dame Old Boy, as a secondary school student then, I was eager to learn from business tycoon of enormous proportion in the Upper East him about how he made it to the School of Administra- Region, and as a client in the provision of legal services. He tion which was the wish of many a student at the time. It supported me in my role as Chairman of the NPP in the was also not very common to have the opportunity to Upper East Region - the development, growth and progress interact with a graduate in those days and the Notre Dame of which region was very dear to his heart and mind. Old Boyism provided the opportunity for me.