HON. PHILLIP LEPISH ODUPOY

15th September 1938 — 5th October 2023

It is with heavy hearts and an anguished acceptance of God’s will that we announce the eternal call to glory of Honourable Phillip Lepish Odupoy at the golden age of 85. He was a former Member of Parliament for Kapado North constituency from 1983 – 1988. He will he remembered as a tireless champion who brought extensive development to his constituents as the Assistant Minister for Planning and National Development under the late President Daniel Arap Moi. He peacefully departed this world on Thursday, October 2023, at Nairobi West Hospital after courageously and tenaciously battling a long illness.

He was the cherished son of the late Peter Odupoy Leinunyake and the late Zibiah N Odupoy.

Devoted and doting husband to Margaret Wangui Odupoy. Loving and supportive father to Peter Tipapa Odupoy and Catherine Mugure-KCB, Sophie Sanaipei Odupoy – KOKO networks and Timothy Saaya Odupoy and Caroline Rimas Odupoy both of Florida, USA. Grandfather to Annette Wangui Odupoy, Mychaela Nashipae Odupoy and Lemein Kantai Tipapa Odupoy.

Treasured son-in-law of the late Kuria Muiyai and the late Rahab Wanjiru.

Dedicated brother to the late Hilah Arami, the late Nahashon Koringo, Elizabeth Kishoyian, Rhesa Lesaik Odupoy, the late Hezron Manyara, Dorcas Kamau, Paul Odupoy Rebecca Odupoy, the late Hannah Maseto Mbogo and Rodah S Odupoy. Phillip was steadfast uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.

Family and friends are gathering daily at his Kiserian residence,about five minutes from Kiserian town.

The funeral will be held at his residence in Kiserian on Friday, 13th October 2023.

In this time of mourning, please share your love and sympathy with the family through MPESA Paybill Number: 8887084 Account Number: Your Name.

As we remember Phillips let us find solace in the knowledge that the Lord gives, and the Lord takes. May his soul rest in everlasting peace.

Psalm 121: 7-8 “The Lord will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”