JAMES OKUMU OYIENGO

12th December 1956 – 25th November 2024

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of James Okumu Oyiengo on 25th November 2024 after a short illness.

Born to the late Mzee Silas Oyiengo Okumu and the late Mama Mary Nyona Okumu.

He was the son -in-law of the late Simeon Eganza Ukiru and Serah Eganza Ukiru of Mbale.

A loving husband of Rachel J Okumu, Former CECM, Public Service & County Administration, Kakamega County and Advisor of H.E The Governor, Homabay County.

Father of Mary, Serah, Olivia, Nicole and Natalia.

Father in law of Temitope, Hamisi and Martin.

Dotting grandfather of Sonia, Sasha, Rachel, Serah, Halima, Fabien and Stephanie. Brother of Edward Lukale, Hellen, the late Ruth Ambale, the late Neriah Tecla, the late Anne Ateru, the late Marisela, the late Patrick Aziz, the late Michael Ashindu and the late Elizabeth.

Brother in law of Roselyn, the late Henry Mudamba, Anne, the late Eliud, Naomi, the late Kadagi, Angela, Joan, Prof Jaganyi, Erica, Lomba, Joy, Zablon, Peter, Grace, Dan, Nancy, Jesse, Christine, Madegwa, Michael and Nancy. He was a cousin of the Oderas, Omungalas’, Abutis’, Apalas, Anindos, and the Omukubas’.

A wonderful uncle to all the above mentioned families.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, 28 th November 2024 at ACK St Pauls Church, Nairobi West opp. Moi Educational Centre, at 10.00 am.

A second memorial service will be held at St Stephens ACK Mulwanda at noon on Friday on 29 th November 2024.

On Saturday, 30th November 2024, a service will be conducted at Mulwanda Primary School from 9.00 am after which he will be laid to rest at his home in Mulwanda, Ebukondosi Village, Khwisero Sub-county, Kakamega County.

James, will be remembered for his infectious and hearty laughter, and all the love that he generously shared with his friends and family.

When his time came, he carried himself with dignity, strength, and so much love. He will be missed dearly