PROF. NORBERT OPIYO AKECH

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing on of Professor Norbert Opiyo Akech, which occurred on the 16th of February, 2022 in Ahmedabad, India.

Prof. Opiyo Akech was born on 8th April, 1954, to Mama Gaudensia Aketch and the late Francis Aketch. He was the first born of 15 children. Loving husband to Pamela Opiyo; father to Francis, Jean, Michael, Allan’ and Alex Opiyo. Son-in-law to the late Hanningtone and Sabina Osano, Grandfather of Zoey, Jamal and Isabella-Marie.

He was a distinguished Geologist, a remarkable family man and a loyal friend to many. He was a long serving professor at the UoN and was recognised as one of the transformational deans of the Faculty of Science.

At the time of his death, he was heading the department of Physics and Earth Sciences at TUK and was also a board member of KIWASCO. He was a gold member of the Geological Society of Kenya, Geological Society of Africa, and Kenya National Academy of Sciences, an integral member of CTBTO, among other international accolades.

The deceased is currently at the Lee Funeral Home. A viewing has been organised today (22/02/2022) from 3.00pm.

Further dates and plans will be communicated once finalised.

We mourn the passing of a great man who left behind a powerful legacy of humility, humour, unity and simplicity!

2nd Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith and finished the race”