Engineer Celsus Murenjeka Shilehwa (Morris)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing on of Engineer Celsus Murenjeka Shilehwa (Morris) who departed on 10th July, 2025 following a tragic- road accident.

Until his death, the late served as a Technical Manager at Kakamega County Water and Sanitation Company (KACWASCO). The late also served in similar capacities at Nzoia Water Services Company (NZOWASCO), Amatsi Water Services Company and Pass Africa Ltd Nairobi.

He was a member of Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), Water Sector Workers Association of Kenya (WASWAK), International Water Association (IWA), Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board among others.

Eng. Celsus was the beloved son of the late Frederick Ukondo Shilehwa and Rita Ayurna Shilehwa.

He was a devoted husband of Nelias Waiyego Kariuki (Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd).

Engineer Celsus Son-in-law of Peter Kariuki Josphat and Jane Wanjiru Kariuki.

He was a cherished brother of Telesphorus Matekwa Shilehwa (Kenyatta National Hospital), Electine Yahudu (Sabatia Sub-County Hospital (MOH), and the late Anselem Isendi Shilehwa.

He was also a respected brother-in-law of Tabitha, Fred, Grace, Lilian, Moses, Carol, Boniface, Milkah, Patrick and Alex.

He was a cousin of Alfred Amulyoto, Thomas Mukabwa, Anthony Shisanya, Hon. Stephen Mukhala, Faustus Angote, Simon Shitemi, Leah Amulyoto, among many others. He was a beloved uncle of many and he will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews.

Eng. Celsus will be remembered for his kind spirit, unwavering dedication, and the deep love he held for his family and community. His memory will forever be etched in our hearts.

The requiem mass to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, 31st July, 2025 at St. Joseph Cathedral Parish in Kakamega town at 10. 00am. Later a night vigil will follow at his Webuye home on the same day, followed by another night vigil at his ancestral home at Kilingili, on Friday 1st August, 2025. He will be laid to rest on 2nd August, 2025 at his Kilingili home (near Kilingili Secondary School), Eregi Location, Kaluni Sub-location, Kakamega County.

Eternal rest God grant Eng. Celsus, perpetual light shine upon him.

“Those who walk uprightly enter into peace, they find rest as they lie in death”