Grace Akinyi Obayi

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Grace Akinyi Obayi, formerly of the Judiciary, which occurred on Sunday, 17th August 2025 at Nakuru Specialist Hospital. Grace was born on 15th December 1962.

Daughter of the late Steven Ochola and Wilkista Ochola.

She was a devoted wife of RtdWOII George Obayi and a loving mother of Alfred Ochieng, Beatrice Anyango Onsomu, Queen Elizabeth Obayi of Queen Kikwetu Restaurant, and Brenda Obayi She was also a cherished foster mother of Kevin, Patrick, Edmond of Old Mutual, and Frankline.

She was sister of one surviving sibling, Joyce Ochollah of KFA and the late Patrick, Richard, Joseph,Tabitha, Jane and Maurice.

Daughter-in-law of the late Okello Owidi and Aleso Okello. Sister-in-law of Jecinter Ochollah of USA, Monica, Ann and others.

Nyawana/Korera of Mr and Mrs Samuel Onsomu of Tindereti and mother-in-law of Dr. Elkana Onsomu of Egerton University.

Grandmother of Elan and Brenae, and a beloved aunt, mentor, and friend to countless others.

Grace served diligently in the Judiciary of Kenya from 1979 until her retirement in June 2022, working in Nakuru, Kisumu, Bondo Law Courts, and the Supreme Court of Kenya. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, humility, kindness, and dedication to family and community.

Daily prayers and funeral planning meetings are being held at her son Alfred’s residence in Baraka Estate (off Mustard Seed Schools) Nakuru and Rigena Hotel, Nakuru from 5.00p.m.

The main Harambee will be held at Rigena Hotel Nakuru on Tuesday, 26th Aug 2025 from 5.00pm. For MPESA contributions, kindly send to 0740 220 290 Beatrice Obayi.

The cortege leaves Umash Funeral Home – Nakuru on 29th Aug 2025 for a requiem mass at St. Francis Catholic Church at 7.00 a.m.

Burial will take place on Saturday, 30th Aug 2025 at her family home in Wanjare – Chiga, Kisumu County.