Dr. Sobbie Apungu Zebedee Mulindi, tireless HIV-Aids researcher, dies at 70

3rd June 1949 – 6th August 2019

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of our beloved Dr Sobbie Apungu Zebedee Mulindi on Tuesday, 6th August, 2019 at the Aga Khan University Hospital, after a long battle with cancer bravely fought.

Son of the late David M’mbwanga Mulindi and Rosalina Ajando Mulindi. Brother of Prof Henry Mulindi, the late Mary Arkle, the late Seth Mulindi, Luzili R. Mulindi-King, Margaret Mulindi, the late Luke Mulindi, Betty Mulindi. Half-brother of Isaac Mulindi, Bernard L. Mulindi and Bernard M. Mulindi.

Loving husband of Beatrice Shirekuli Mulindi. Father of Lorna Mulindi, Henry Mulindi, Julie Mulindi and Christine Mulindi. Treasured uncle, grandfather, colleague, teacher and friend to many.

Family and friends will be meeting for prayers and funeral arrangements at United Kenya Club on Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, and Monday 12th of August 2019 at 5.30pm.

There will be a fund-raiser at United Kenya Club on Tuesday, 13th August, 2019 at 5.30pm to offset the medical bill and funeral expenses.

Financial support can also be sent through M-Pesa Pay-bill No. [514153], Account no [senders names].

The funeral service will take place on Thursday, 15th August, 2019, at. Nairobi Pentecostal Church, Valley Road at 2.00pm.

Another funeral service will be held at Lusengeli Secondary School on Saturday, 17th August, 2019 before he is laid to rest at his home in Lusengeli Village, Sabatia, Vihiga County, on the same day.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Tim 4:7