JAMES OKIRO AKELLO

We are deeply saddened by the passing on of Director James Okiro Akello formerly of National Council of Science and Technology (NACOSTI) and founder of Janeiro Academies and Janeiro Nursing Home.

He was son to the late Azariah Akello and lscah Nyakado of East Kochia, Kamenya Location, Ongeti Village Homabay County.

He was a loving husband to Jane Atieno Akello, much Loved father to Edner Akello Weje of USA, Azariah Akello (Businessman Homabay), Dorcas Akello (WKUC), Asernarth Akello (NSSF), the late Eddie Akello and Esther Akello (Business Lady).

Cherished brother to the late Rael Odero of Nyakach, Eucabeth Migun of Karachuonyo, Jane Atieno Mboya of Karachuonyo, Perez Akello Kasibo, Tom Akello, Azariah Akello and Washington Akello.

He was a loving uncle to the late Loryne Mboya,Yvonne Mboya, Clife Mboya and Rose Olweru of Seme. Son in law to the late John Otieno Osuo, the late Esther Auma and Grace Ogutu of Wagwe Kobiero Village. Adored Brother in law to the late Nelson Ndege, the late Albert Madoro, the late Charles Okoth, Phillip Opiyo, Wilkister Akoth, Pamela Adongo and Rose Apiyo

He was a respected father in-law to Joshua Weje of USA, Calvin Jagongo of K PLC (Mombasa), Rodgers Ogongo of Sky Fm, Kevin Oguda (Businessman) and Sylvia Ochieng (Businesswoman). He was a doting grandfather to Fidel, Adrian, Eddie, Dinah, Dyllan, Nyla, Cayden, Alma, Giovanni and James.

The cortege leaves Avenue Hospital Mortuary Kisumu on Friday 23/4/2021 for burial in his family home in Kochia East, Kamenya Sub Location, Ongeti Village Homabay County. This will be led by SDA Church Kenya Lake conference.

No one can fill the gap you have left, you will surely be missed.

Virtual Harambees will be held as follows: Mini Harambee (Virtual): Sunday, 18/04/2021. Main Harambee (Virtual):Tuesday, 20/04/2021 Paybill Number: 329329 Account Number; 0150160220401

Romans 14:8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and If we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.