ROBERT JOHN SUMBI

Sunrise: 15th July, 1972 – Sunset: 29th October, 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Hon. Robert John Sumbi which occurred at Lifecare Hospital – Bungoma. He was Chief of Staff in County Government of Kakamega.

Loving Husband of Sussy Nandama Sumbi (Kenyatta University). Beloved father of Louisa Sumbi (Kenyatta University), Nataly Sumbi (Riara University), Brown Sumbi (Starehe Boys Centre), Sussy Ng’endo (Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School) and Zeke Sumbi (Carlin School). Son of the late Stephen Sumbi and Rose Nasiwa. Step-son of the late Margaret Nabuti and Mary Sumbi. Son in-law of the late Ezekiel Nandama and the late Margaret Nandama.

Brother of the late Grace Sumbi, Augustus Sumbi, Imelda Sumbi, the late Benedette Sumbi, Catherine Sumbi, Peter Sumbi, Patrick Sumbi, Hellen Sumbi, Stanely Sumbi, Felix Sumbi, Erick Sumbi and Winnie Sumbi. Brother-in-law of Dr. Wycliffe Nandama, Rose Nandama, Eunice Nandama, Ruth Nandama, Victor Nandama, Catherine Mudanyi, Winfred Sumbi, Ummi Sumbi, Elizabeth Sumbi, Lillian Sumbi, Saida Sumbi, Rhoda Mangala, Pamela Wetende and Nora Wetende.

Loving uncle of Claire, Millie, Mark, Steve, Grace, Emily, Sarah, Mitchel, Michelle, Eugene, Chelsea, Stephanie, Baranaba, Dan, Tunu, Neema, Ian, Malnie and Amani. A relative and friend to many.

Burial will take place on Saturday, 21st November, 2020 at his matrimonial home in Ekero – Mumias, Kakamega County.

“…The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” Job 1:21

Fare thee well Mheshimiwa, You will be greatly missed!!