Evelyn Atieno Olalo
It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Evelyn Atieno Olalo after a long illness bravely borne.
She was the granddaughter of the late Melitus Olalo Owiye and the late Louisa Olalo.
Daughter of the late K.O.M Olalo and Jeniffer Apiyo Olalo. Sister of Francis Olalo, the late Daniel Olalo, Judy Olalo, Eric Olalo and Tony Olalo.
Niece of the late Gerald Dede, Mathias Awino, the late John Onyango, the late Elizabeth Ochanda, the late Monica Ogaye, the late Bernadette Oloo, Irene Olalo and Chrispine Oloo Olalo among others.
Sister in law of Alice Akinyi Kwenda and Karolina Hagegard.
Loving aunt of Justin Otieno Olalo, Laila Lelo Olalo, Amanda Jeniffer Shahonya, Felix Hagegard Olalo and Sasha Hagegard Olalo.
There will be a fundraiser at All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 from 5.00 pm.
A funeral service will be held on 3’d September 2025 at Nairobi chapel along Ngong Road from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm.
The interment of the body will take place on 6th September 2025 at Kinda Village, Ugunja Sub-County, Siaya County.
I worked with Evelyn from 2001 until mid-2004, when she worked with CEAS (an ecumenical organisation serving South Sudan) in Nairobi.
We kept in touch for a few years after my departure from the organisation, and indeed, after her transfer to Cannon Group, but eventually lost touch with each other, as I continued my career path around Africa, in Sudan, South Sudan and Sierra Leone, amongst other duty stations.
I learned of Evelyn’s recent passing, one might say by accident, but it might also be said, by some sixth sense of clairvoyance, as I suddenly felt compelled to search for her on the internet, only to learn this truly shocking news that she recently passed on.
I will always remember Evelyn as an incredibly talented and dynamic office manager, and as one of the nicest, sweetest people I have ever met. To her family and friends, my sincere condolences. I am sorry for your loss.
Taken too soon Evelyn, but enjoy your rest, because if there is a heaven, I have no doubts that is where you are.
Steven Hind