Hon. Amb. Patrick ‘Paddy’ Cornel Ahenda

Sunrise: 23rd June, 1952 – Sunset: 4th April, 2022

It is with humble acceptance of God’s supreme will that we announce the sudden promotion to glory of Hon. Amb. Patrick ‘Paddy’ Cornel Ahenda, Kenya Ambassador to the state of Qatar on 4th April, 2022.

He was beloved son to the late John Ezekiel Ahenda and Mama Petronala Njara Ahenda. He was step-son to Mama Romoma Ahenda.

Loving husband to Mildred Akinyi Ahenda of US Embassy, Nairobi. Father to Dr. John, Petty, Janet, and Brian Ahenda.

He was father-in-law to Gerald Kibugi, Rachel Asoka, and Brittney Ahenda.

Loving grandfather to Kyle, Hawi, Hera, Giovanni, and Harlow.

Brother to Mama Anna Abiero Okello, Gabriel Ochanji Ahenda, the late Lawrence Ahenda, Celestine Otiende, Christine Ochola, Alloys Ahenda, Elizabeth Awuor, Lucas Ahenda, Michael Ahenda and Mathew Ahenda.

Son-in-law to the late Silas Obungu and Mama Julia Obungu.

Brother-in-law to the late Ainea Obungu, the late Charles Obungu, Jairus, Nelson, Jane, Editor, the late Violet, Susan, Jacinta, Lumumba, and Stephen Chiama. The late Elizaphan, Elias, Moses,William, the late Simon,Teresa, Norah, Ladona, Elizabeth, and Jane.

Uncle to Tom, Jane, Zadock, Eric, Evelyn, Mark, Josephine, jael, Esther, Stephen,Ted,Willies, Diana, Clinton, Steve, PC Raburu, Ogada, the late Chief Oware among others.

There will be a fundraising event on Tuesday, 12th April 2022 at All Saints Cathedral (Room: St. James & Andrew) from 5pm – 8pm.

A memorial service in honour of the late Amb Paddy Ahenda will be held at the Holy Family Basilica on Wednesday, 13th April 2022 at 2pm.

The cortege will leave for his home in Kabondo on 17th April 2022.

A final funeral service will be held at Nyasore Primary School grounds on Monday, 18th April 2022 and thereafter family and friends will proceed to his home for interment.

Contributions can be sent to Pay Bill number 3031829

May God rest his beautiful soul in eternal peace