Councillor Elijah Kipyego Arap Maina

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that We Kapchepsiangut Kapbureti Family announces the promotion to glory of Agui Councillor Elijah Kipyego Arap Maina, of Tarakwa Farm, Bayete.

A prominent farmer and businessman, and a distinguished leader in Uasin Gishu and Nandi County.

Son of the late Maina Kiptoo Kolil and Tabarno bot Atwele,T apnyolei and Tapkurgoi.

Loving husband of the late Dorcas Maina (Kaptuigong) and Monica Koech (Kapsaina).

Father of the late Lord John Koech (Moiben), Sophia Misoi (formerly MEC), Shadrack, Meshack, the late Sarah, Caleb, the late Philip, Nicholas Yego (InterPay Ltd) and Sila; also Scott, Debra and Faith.

Brother of the late Ayabei (Kapbarturus), the late John Too, the late Tele Everlene (Kapchepkaro), Chepng’eny (Kaplitit), the late David Talam, Milka Choge (Kapbartuiyot) and the late George Yego.

Also brother of the late Langok (Kaptoryet), Chebokeiyo Bot Cherus (Kapmatelong), the late Tapsaron, the late Gideon Barng’etuny, the late Kiprugut Ngetich, Malakwen Kosobo, Pastor Jonah Maina, Cheptabut (Kaptangui), the late Chepsaga (Kapsile), Chepbwambok (Cheseret), Sara Chepkerio (Kapchesumbai), Hellen Lagat, the late David Maina, the late Abraham Maina, the late Joseph Sing’oei and Mary Maiyo.

Father-in-law of the late Lilian Koech, Hon. Dr. Joseph Misoi, Sarah, Shadrack, Dinah, Lilian, Caleb, Lily and Brigid.

Grandfather and great-grandfather to many.

Friends and family are meeting daily at his Tarakwa Farm home in Bayete. A fundraising will be held on Wednesday 6th January, 2021 at Tarakwa AlC Church.

The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital on Thursday 7th January, 2021, at 11.00am for a requiem service at Tarakwa AIC Church and later for an overnight stay at his Tarakwa home.

The funeral will take place on Friday 8th January, 2021, starting at 9.00am at his home.
May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace.