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A dive on the ocean of greatness mirrors a story narrated by a resident of Ugenya demonstrating the leadership shaping changes in the great Ugenya ecosystem. story is penned in kateg clan of Jera sublocation in  remote siaya county( County of giants) where a young man with an humble but inspirational upbringing is fighting odds to set a  legacy.The story illuminates the rossy gene of leadership that has changed Ugenya ecosystem by highlighting a certain family pedigree of notable impact.. The young man grew up watching this family and ofcourse their impeccable character and leadership philosophy inspired him to a dream of greatness. He believes that People learn more from what they see practiced than what they hear or are told and that is exactly what true role modelling entails.Mzee Mboto was a   strict disciplinarian with heart warming sense of humor but loathed dishonesty to grave .wrong was wrong irrespective of who commits it and this informed the move by Mzee Alex Mboto sending away the then member of Parliament Archbishop Stephen Ondiek from his home due to his deceptive ideologies.He was a tough giant who dared a wrestle if provoked  but on the flipside a  people person ever known(amiable and outgoing demeanour) with easily likeable and Sociable appeal that made him source  friends globally from both the Janitors and kings earning him  title  "Ruoth rawat kendo Ja osiep".Home of Mboto hosted dignitaries notably former Mp  Mathews ogutu  and Nyanza Provincial commissioner among many others whereas his son drawing from the same pond of influence has hosted  governors,Mps,corporate executives, Ambassador s among other notable dignitaries including accomplished professionals across disciplinaries.In interaction with him he says Mzee worked so hard and he would always wake up early ,pray in his command post where he had built his coffin prehumously and after prayers he would go take care of  cattle ,poultry and his special dog( sombe)  et al before going to farm where he would be till around 9 am and came back prepare for his barazas  and this is a routine he maintained till he was promoted to glory .He had introduced many transformative  policies in agriculture , education as well as health and as such was instrumental in initiation of harambee schools ,cattle dips ,leased cows,dispensaries etc that has since helped people of Ugenya and beyond not forgetting the number he paid for school fees or helped secure education which he was passionate about.cleanliness is next to Godliness defines this perfectionist who will check the plate you serve the food on before appreciating the food itself and at times he would send his wife back to cook again if the plates were dirty .Mzee loved rhumba and Nyatiti songs from  ogwang lelo kokoth who was a local nyatiti player and was sang by many including osumba rateng( Sega Sega orchestre band.He loved news and by 6:59 evening  he was already on his couch waiting to catch up with news from Voice of Africa( KBC) before he eats and retires early to bed except in periods when he  will spend till late shelling maize and enjoying storytelling sessions with his family.Mzee was brave,neutral and no nonsense Man whose children knew the wrath of crossing his paths.He sensed your mistakes early and he would call you from  far on a thunderous voice shouting in Luo dialect"( aseneni chon )" .chief Alex Mboto was a man of Means and accomplished in mighty ways. Mzee mboto never bought bread or even any agricultural products for he had it all  and with his generosity his home was full  to capacity with those seeking help more  than even the area Mp's home( member of parliament) .As opposed to the believe that leaders were to receive gifts he instead opened his gate large for any voice of lack and helped   to his level best but you had to prove you ain't lazy since he hated laziness  .His friend the late Martin oloo obel ( father to trailblazing  medical professor Arthur Otieno Obel) also practiced similar ideals and one of important mutual practice  was  they both built their coffins  before death and were all men of means and pride which was sourced from hardwork and diligence in service to humanity.His family  never went to hospital and its Mzee  who injected them  whenever they  got ill ( very painful jab called procaine penicillin which after stroking buttocks he will laugh while saying in luo  "rudh bok pieri aka yath kere e kidienge dendi "and advised best nutrition  which was readily available  from all sorts of fruits  ,vegetables and precious meals  in his home.Mzee  believed a home with food is a home with peace and indeed I  witnessed the most peaceful  home  i cant since relate to. Things fall apart when Mzee died and the his  son ( current chief)was struggling  in Nairobi so family  had to survive under the tutelage of of Mzee's wife who just like her husband was a strict disciplinarian  binging up her flock   under Christian doctrine thus it was mandatory  to read bible and pray before any activity of the day.Mzee's wife  (Maria Adhiambo Mboto) was a nice mother  to many ( commonly referred to as mamji (mama ya watu) and its till her grey days that sickness took tall of her and she couldn't play her real ideals well. Mr John  Mboto the son of chief Alex Mboto took over the mantle of leadership from his father whom he loved most and has always referenced in most of his work( like father like son he extended his daddy's legacy yonder). Mr John Mboto just like his father is another  special gem  who is a no nonsense but so loving and caring.John  mboto loves people and his selflessness is unmatched as this can be best testified by those who have had the privilege to interact  with him in life ( epic generosity). Dennis Owuor ( grandson to the Royal family ) was born early 90s  in ugenya ,Ralak from kateg Rero village and is Son to senior chief John  Mboto who happens  to be the  son of the late senior retired soldier turned chief Alex  Mboto Ongira ( grandfather).Mr Owuor  is an established scholar in medical field with utmost passion in social change  advocacy  and contemporary  writing. Mr Owuor boasts of a very enriched history in service delivery  having dedicated himself to people centric impact at both healthcare and community.He has worked at kenyatta  National Hospital ( kenya) ,many private facilities,NGOs  as well as research organisations and confirms enviable record in research assistance having worked with great professors the likes of  Professor Omondi Oyoo  and uncountable  medical specialists in kenya.kateg where he owes his ancestry confirms to be the basket of prestige in Ugenya with his great grandfather Ongira son of Odero revered as the most reputable leader in Ugenya constituency  on whose footsteps many leaders have walked. Alex Mboto (grandfather)was a principled leader and for those who hails from the larger Ugenya constituency especially North East Ugenya it's embedded in public knowledge and memory  that there hasn't been an ardent administrator matching this affluent luo leader who was a respected servant leader and whose greatest pillar was INTEGRITY. In 80s upto early 2000s people left from all walks of life to go benchmark in his farm where modern agricultural practice was first evidenced in Ugenya and his son John  Mboto  is the current senior chief emeritus of the revered North East Ugenya on whose transformative legacy   Ugenya people are celebrating him as the first chief to reinstate total security and spirit of ubuntu in service.Dennis  has done many articles on contemporary  matters and indeed so intentional  on social change, an area he best describes as" the focal point of his purpose".Mr Owuor  also well known as "atego magwar rwath oyingo loch" is from both Puny and Deje clan which is reffered to as the "blessed womb"  having  sired uncountable phenomenal leaders and Scholars both of local and international importance.Dennis son of kateg clan is currently eyeing a position in his backyard where he says is his way of giving back to his society that since time immemorial has always been defined by excellence. His mantra remains" bolruok gi riwruok ma onge pogruok ema kelo dongruok e piny ka watiyo matek kanyakla".