PROF. EZRA ONDARI OKEMWA

1960-2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and untimely demise of Prof. Ezra Ondari Okemwa, who until his death on 5th June, 2024, was the Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs) -Machakos University.

Prof. Okemwa was the beloved husband of Janes Nyaboke and the beloved father of Phoebe Okemwa (Min. of lands), Jonathan Okemwa (Student UoN), Ian Ayora (Student Kisii Uni) and Derrick Momanyi (Utumishi Academy-Gilgil). Prof. was son of Elder Charles Ondari and Wilter Nyarumbwa. Brother of Simon, Jared, the late Josai, Laban, Ongori, Ruth, Oseko and the late Nyakige. Son-in-law Benson Onduso and Esther Momanyi. Brother in-law of Amwai, Kemunto and Bochere among others.

Uncle of Omweno Simon, Boyani Laban, Momanyi Ongori, Asumari Jared, Abel Ayora, Dr.Robert Obuba, Pamella Oseko, Josia Joshua, Ongoto Gitenya, Edna Omweno, Dr. Gideon Ondari, Stephen Okemwa (USA) and Abel Obuba among others.

Nephew of the late Petero Kebiro, the late Meshack Omweno, the late Shem Maiko, Nyandoro Mose, Jared Kinanga and the late Henry Moitui.

Cousin of Nyambane Omweno (USA), Samson Omweno (USA), Elijah Mosiria (USA), Momanyi Kebiro, Peter omweno (USA), Esther Omweno (Lands Malindi), Abel Oseko, Momanyi Nyamoko, Ombasa Maiko (USA), Zachary Moitui (USA), Ombasa Omweno (board member KTDA), John Okemwa (USA), Marube Omweno (USA), Maswari Omweno (USA), Ogembo Kenyanya, Maswari Kenyanya, Jacob Nyagwanga (USA) and Dr. Charles Moitui (Dean Law Sch. Kisii Uni). Professor was a friend of many.

The cortege will leave Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home Machakos, on Thursday 20th June for burial on Friday 21st June, 2024 at his home Kiango village, Magena, Kisii County.

Prof. you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Your joy and warm welcome to all including strangers was a gift from God