Irene Jepchumba Kalya Kipsang

It is with deep sorrow, yet with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Irene Jepchumba Kalya Kipsang, which occurred on Saturday, 11th October 2025 while receiving treatment at Living Room International Hospital.

Born on 21st July 1968 in Mosoriot, Nandi County, Irene was the beloved daughter of the late Gerald Nathaniel Kalya and Emily Jelel Kalya. She was sister of the late Elizabeth Murey, the late Mark Kalya, Advocate Wilson Kalya, Lydia Kalya Sum, Lilian Sang, and Dr. Stephen Kalya.

In-law of Joel Murei, late John Sum, Alice, Joyce and Renard Sang.

She was married to Joseph Kipsang Metet, loving mother of Oscar Kiptoo Kipsang and Kimaru Kipsang, and cherished aunt of Diana, Belinda, Mercy, Cheruiyot, Kirwa, Caroline, Glen, Kiptenai, Kimurgor, Ivy, Chelimo, Barbara, Lynn, Louisa, Brianna, Leon, Laura, and Latisha.

The cortege will leave Eldoret Hospital Mortuary on Friday, 17th October 2025 at 9:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest on 18th October 2025 at her home in Chepkoiyo Village, Nandi County.

“Blessed are those who die in the Lord, for they will rest from their labour.” — Revelation 14: 13