(1944 – 2026)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mama Teresa Nyaboke Omoke on 29 April 2026, while undergoing treatment at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi.
Born on 25th December 1944 in Kisii County, Mama Teresa was the daughter of the late Ann Moraa and Onyiego Ogwora. Mama Teresa was the wife of the late Joseph Omoke, and is survived by her loving children, Hon. Richard Momoima Onyonka (Senator, Kisii County), Stella Omoke (USA), Jackie Omoke (IFC, Nairobi), Judy Omoke (USA), Modester Omoke (USA), Evelyn Omoke (USA), Jimmy Omoke (Nairobi, Kenya), Peter Omoke (USA) and Emmanuel Omoke (USA). Mama Teresa was blessed with over 45 grandchildren including Papa, Moraa, Teresia, Baraka, Laura, Trevor, Jaden, Kimberly, Lucas, Breanna, Jazzmine, Hudson & Tristan. Her great grandchildren include Vayda, Zayne, Xeyna & Wayde.
She was a sister of the late Sister Damian Boisabi,the late Charles Angwenyi, the late Prisca Nyaribo, Clemencia Siro, the late Joseph Onsongo, Dr. Ben Akenga, Mary Sese, Francisca Mokeira, Lucy Nyangau, Gladys Getugi, John Onyiego and James Kaundia.
Mama Teresa was a daughter-in-law of Linus & Macline Monari. Sister in-law of Euvinalis Simi, Salome Obaga, Martha Keuku, David Ayoga, Mary Kwamboka and the late Agnes Nyatuka. She was an aunt, mother-in-law, korera and a great friend to a big clan and many.
Mama Teresa was a banker at Gusii Farmers SACCO until she retired in 1994. She loved education and was a member of several school boards including at St Mary’s Nyabururu & Nyabururu National School. She was a devoted member of the Catholic Church and served with commitment and devotion in various capacities at the Nyabururu Parish. She was the founding Chairlady of St Alberts The Great – Jumuia. Her home at Nyamataro was always open to many whom she provided and supported. Mama Teresa was a great community organizer and mobilizer, skills that she always deployed to campaign for her eldest son, Senator Onyonka, and for causes that she cared for. Her legacy lives in our heart and spirit. Daily meetings are being held at her home in Nyamataro.
The main fundraiser to offset medical bills and other funeral expenses will be held on 12/5/2026 at 5:00 pm at All Saints Cathedral (Paybill Name:Teresa Omoke. Paybill No 4574579 Account No:Your Name)
There will be a Requiem Mass on 13/05/2026 at Don Bosco Catholic Church in Upperhill, Nairobi at 2:00 pm.
The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home, Nairobi on 14/05/2026 for a Requiem Mass at 2.00 p.m and thereafter a public viewing at Nyabururu Parish-A night Vigil will follow at her Nyamataro home. The funeral service will be held at Monarc Hotel, Mosocho on 15/5/2026 from 9.00 a.m followed by a private and Internment at her home in Nyamataro Estate.
May the Lord continue to comfort the family and friends during this difficult time and may Mama Teresa’s Soul Rest in Peace.