Andrew Watakila

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear son and brother, Andrew Watakila, who was born on June 26th, 1966 and was called home on Sunday January 19th, 2020.

Son of the late Ayub Nakhisa Watakila and Robai Khamala Nakhisa. He was the brother of James Soita Watakila, Ruth Watakila (Jackson), Helen Watakila and Jackie Watakila. Uncle of Dafina Ngei and Jasmine Jackson and brother in law of Nero Jackson, of whom he is survived, together with a family of cousins, nieces and nephews who fiercely loved him — aunts, uncles and friends.

Andrew attended Karen “C” Primary School, Upper Hill Boys High School and Kangaru High School. He was a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University with a BS in Computer Science. He worked for Cone Mills for over 25 years with his last position being Computer Systems Manager.

Family and friends are meeting at the family home at House No. 15, Ngei Estate, Phase I, Langata for prayers from 6pm to 8pm daily.

A Service will be held at Saint Barnabas Anglican Church in Langata Nairobi, on Friday, February 1st, at 2.00pm following which Andrew will be laid to rest at his family home in Webuye on Monday, February 3rd 2020.

Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of Old unto me, saying, yea, I have loved thee with everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee.