PROFESSOR JOY APIYO OBANDO
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Professor Joy Apiyo Obando of Kenyatta University on Tuesday, 16 th July 2024.
Beloved daughter of the late Nelson Elias Obando and the late Romonah Nyapunyi Obando of Ebulako Village,Vihiga County.
Beloved and devoted sister of Grace Kola Obara, Margaret Ongoche Muyale, the late Esther Achelwa Kiziili, Ruth Obuyanzi Mactolo, Mary Abene Ojiambo, the late Absalom Nanjero Obando, the late Rose Asami Obando, Jane Angila Obando and James Mutonyi.
Sister-in-law of the late Joseph Obara, Akafwale Muyale, the late Ross Kiziili, Hezron Mactolo, Frank Ojiambo, the late Carole Nanjero and Nancy Mutonyi.
Cousin of the Munalas (Maseno), Aketchs, Wakos, Oyungus, Otienos, Munalas (Ebusiekwe), Olakas, Ojeras among others. She was a cherished and dear aunt, grandmother of Rumonah Maloba Obando among others, great grandmother, friend and mentor of many.
Friends and family are meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements at her residence in Kahawa Sukari.
There will be a prayer session and fundraising at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi on Friday, 26th July at 5.30PM.
A Memorial Service will be held at Kenyatta University on Monday, 29th July 2024 at Christ the Teacher Catholic Church at 10.00AM and at ACK St Peters Church, Kahawa Sukari on Wednesday, 31st July 2024 at 4.00PM.
The cortege leaves Nairobi on Thursday, 1st August 2024 and burial will be at Ebulako Village near Maseno School, Emabungo Sub Location, Luanda Sub County, Vihiga County on Saturday, 3rd August 2024.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ~ Romans 12:12
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Pole sana to the family…….Prof was my mentor, we had established a very good working relationship. Besides, she mentored through my PhD program and I am very sad that I cannot get such a great mentor and there she is gone without realising her goal which was to ensure that I graduated. Lets hope in God, to the family all shall be well, lets lean on Jesus during this hard times.
Prof,
You opened my eyes to the beauty of research in Geomorphology at Kenyatta University way back in the 2015-17 period. You put meaning to abstractions in research and made my mind to permanently internalise research procedures, subsequently put to use in my MSc and PhD studies later in the 2018 to 2022 periods.
I will forever treasure the memories of ur outstanding personality and intellect in moulding me to be who I am today, Prof.
May your soul Rest in internal Peace.
Your grateful Mentee and student,
Dr.M.O. Amimo,PhD.