Florence Achieng Okoth

It is with profound sorrow and humble submission to God’s will that we announce the passing of Florence Achieng Okoth, Chief Principal of Moi Girls Sindo High School, whose visionary leadership and decades of service transformed Kenya’s education sector.

Born to Councilor Moses Okoth and Mama Judith Annah Ominde of Nyakach Agoro, Florence was a devoted sister of the late Kennedy, the late Ronald, and the late Victor Okoth, as well as Dan Omondi of Magunga Senior School, Joram Okoth of Bethel Academy, Steve Ochieng of KPA, Hon. Polycap Ocholla Kamili, NIBS., Ruth Owuor, Director of Education, Nairobi City County, Pamela Awino, and Dr.Betty Ochola- FPTR Brussels, Belgium. She carried the bonds of family with grace, guidance, and unwavering love throughout her life.

A devoted mother, Florence leaves behind Jeanette Whitney Oromo, CEO, The IMC People Ltd; Geoffrey Alex Odhiambo, ICT Officer, Homa Bay County; the late Sita Oromo; Jude Anthony Omondi of Sanlam Allianz, Siaya; and Cynthia Rose Akoth of Real Analytics, Nairobi. She was also mother to Nastybell Okoth and Rachael Chacha. Mother-in-law of Richard Oloo Oluoch, MD of The (MC People Ltd; Belinda Okoth of HRIM, Uriri Sub-County; and Yvonne Wycliffe, and a proud grandmother of Basil Oloo, Alani Florence Gweth, Bouhoulina Larskarina Omondi, Zuri Pamela Oloo, Cixi Zetian Therdoravic, Asli Nia, and ldia Marisa. To Florence, everyone became family.

Her professional journey began at Biwott Technical School, Eldoret, and included service at Owiro Akoko Girls Secondary School as a History and CRE teacher. She rose to Headmistress of Oruba Secondary School, Principal of Moi Girls Nyabohanse High School, Chief Principal of Ngiya Girls National School, and ultimately Chief Principal of Mai Girls Sindo High School, where her visionary leadership, discipline, and mentorship left a lasting impact on generations of students and staff.

Her body will be removed from Aga Khan Mortuary, Kisumu on Friday, 13th February 2026, followed by a requiem mass at St Theresa’s Cathedral, Kibuye, Kisumu at 2:00 pm, and a night vigil at her home. Burial will take place on Saturday, 14th February 2026, with a ceremony at Bukna Secondary School, Ukweli, Kajulu, Kisumu, from 9.30am, followed by a private interment at her home.

Florence Achieng Okoth’s leadership, faith, and devotion to family and education remain an enduring legacy. Her life reminds us that true greatness is measured by the love we give, the lives we shape, and the faith we hold.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23