Aileen Jepkemboi Tallam

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Aileen Jepkemboi Tallam, who was born on 4th September 1982 and went to be with the Lord on 28th November 2025.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Okong’o Koyier and the late Margaret Jerotich Okong’o.

Aileen was married to Symon Yatich and a loving mother of Sally Yatich and Sam Yatich.

She is survived by her siblings: Benjamin Koyier, Elijah Kiprotich Tallam, Zaccheous Kibet Tallam (US), John Baranga Limo (ODPP), and Vincent Yuukei Okong’o.

She was daughter-in-law of Eric Cheboi, Hilda Cheboi and Salina Cheptumo. She was an in-law of the late Beatrice Toroitich, Michelle Sisismwo, Sylvia Korir, Nancy Tallam (US), Mary Mutisya, Jebiwot Yatich, Robert Yatich Charles Yatich, Caroline Yatich, Gladys Yatich, and Viola Yatich.

Aileen leaves behind many nephews and nieces, including Joseph, Shem, Meggie, Tabitha, Tanisha, Tesley, Melvin, Kelvin, Kortney, Kaleb, Malakai, Judy, Hope, Joy, and Albright,

She was a granddaughter of the Koyier family of Kokuro, Migori County, and the Tallam family of Eldama Ravine, Baringo County. She is also mourned by many cousins, uncles, and aunties.

The burial will take place on 12th December 2025 at her parents’ home in Keleiwa. The cortege will leave Umash Funeral Home-Nakuru on the morning of the burial.

A fundraiser to support funeral arrangements will be held on Tuesday 9th December 2025, with venues in Kelelwa and AIC Milimani Nairobi.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.