It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that the Awori family announces the passing on of Mr. Henry Wasya Awori who went to be with the Lord on Friday 24th October, 2025, while receiving medical care at The Nairobi Hospital.
He was the son of the late Canon Jeremiah Musungu Awori and the late Mama Mariam Odongo Awori of Samia, Busia County. He was a brother of the late Musa, the late Perus Awori, the late Joshua A. Awori, the late W.W.W. Awori, the late Rhoda Ouya, Hon Dr. Moody A. Awori (former Vice President of Kenya), the late Hannington H. O. Awori, the late Winnie Odera, Margaret Openda, the late Prof. Nelson W. Awori, the late Eng. Ernest A. Awori, the late Hon. Aggrey S Awori, Grace Wakhungu, Dr. Mary E. Okelo, Christine A. Hayanga, Willis Awori and Naomi M Awori.
Henry was the first Commissioner of Insurance in Kenya and he previously served as General Manager of Kenya National Assurance Company.
He was a devoted husband of the late Irene Awori and later Margaret Kaluu. Loving father of Nicholas (Nicky) Architect (USA), Emmanuel, Videographer, Christian – Realtor (USA), Bobby – Artist Entrepreneur and Palmer (Junior) Entrepreneur. Grandfather of seven grand daughters all based in the USA.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday 1st November, 2025 at 11.00 a.m at the Montezuma Funeral Home (Chapel) off the Raila Odinga Way (formerly Mbagathi Way) Nairobi.
Burial will take place on Tuesday 4th November, 2025 at his family home in Gulumwoyo Village, Funyula, Samia Busia County.
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God”. Matthew 5:8
The Awori family sincerely appreciates your prayers, support and comforting messages of condolences. God bless you All.