DR. NATHANIEL KIPKORIR TUM EBS CBS

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dr Nathaniel Kipkorir Tum.

Son of the late William Yator Cheptum and the late Milka Cherono Cheptum also step-son to Paulina Tula Cheptum, which occurred on 22nd February 2022.

He was a former Managing Director of Kenya Seed Company, former Chairman Moi University, former Chairman Agriculture Society of Kenya, former Chairman Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, founding President African Seed Trade Association, former Chairman Kenya National Shipping Lines Limited, former Chairman Seed Trade Association of Kenya and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Beloved husband to the late Elizabeth Jemutai Tum. Loving father to Edwin, David, Amos, Jacob and Anthony. Brother to Peris, the late John, the late Daniel. Step-brother to Joyce, Seline, Ben, Caren, Naomi, the late Margaret, the late Eliza, Joseph, Kibet and Chepkoskei. Father-in law to Dalla, Chelagat and Chelagat. Grandfather to Dave, Noah, Haven, William, Halley, Dana.

Cousin to Jonathan, Stanley, Tabitha, Margaret, Japheth, Elizabeth, Cornellus and the late Rose. Also, Cousin to Kimoi, Luka, Joel, the late Mary, Loyce, Anna and the late Linah.

Son-in-law to the late Marko Mengich and the late Rhoda Mengich. Brother-in-law to Anna, Mary, Ann, the late Peter, Paul, Linah and the late Samson. Also, Brother-in-law to Stanley, William and Felix. He was also an Uncle to many.

There will be a fundraiser to defray funeral expenses today Monday 28th February, 2022 at his residence in Karen, Nairobi from 3pm and on Tuesday 1st March, at his Kitale residence from 3pm.

Family, friends and well wishers are meeting daily in the afternoons at both the Karen and Kitale residences.

The body will leave Lee Funeral Home on 2nd March, 2022 and the burial will be held on 3rd March 2022 at his Kitale home.

Contributions may be made to Paybill 4054361 Account No Your Name.

You were a Jewel that left a mark on those who knew you, we celebrate you.