Lewis Mathenge

1st Anniversary /Appreciation

14/1/2000 — 5/9/2021

It is exactly 371 days since you suddenly departed from this world! However, to those who loved and treasured you so immensely, it just seems like yesterday! To say that our world as we knew it was shattered is an understatement! We are however comforted by the fact that you are no longer suffering and that the Lord finally healed you from the 6 year battle with epilepsy! You bravely fought this highly stigmatized condition and you did not let it define your life! Your life was a rather short but well and fully-lived life. Every day that passes, is a day nearer to meeting you again!

You were selfless, kind and always ready to help especially the under privileged in society. In your honor and memory, family and friends have formed a foundation, The Lewis Mathenge Foundation, to advocate for the welfare of persons living with epilepsy and also create awareness on SUDEP (sudden unexplained death in persons living with epilepsy).

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.” “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die”- Thomas Campbell

The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation for the prayers, home visits, condolence messages, financial, emotional and moral support that was extended to us at our darkest hour and for continuing to walk with us to date. Special mention to the following: Rev. Ngere, Rev. Anthony Macharia and elders of District 13/17 PCEA St. Andrews Church, Rev. Mburu Changari and elders of Lemelepo District, PCEA Nkoroi Church and Rev. Murang’a, elders and congregation of PCEA Kihara Church for your spiritual nourishment and conducting a beautiful funeral service. The funeral organizing commitees at Ongata Rongai, Ndaragwa home, Public Service Club and Nakuru (Mr. Mash Kirima & Group). The PS and staff of State Department for Housing & Urban Development, staff of the Rent Restriction Tribunal, former staff of the Co-operative Tribunal, the Judiciary, Chairpersons and members of various Tribunals. The Vice-Chancellor JKUAT, Dr. Muoria the Registrar Academics, Arct. Hashim, the Chairman of the Department of Architecture, lecturers, the President of the Architecture Students Association (ASA), the entire leadership council, class representative and the students in the department. Rift Valley Law Society, Parky Class of 1997, Karima Girls Alumni, Karima Friends Forever, Ngong Gals, Kihara North Welfare Group, Urumwe Women Group. Utumishi Boys Academy (UBA) class of 2017, Noah and friends, Busara Forest View Academy class of 2013, the management of Sylvia Apartments, our neighbours at Ongata Rongai and Ndaragwa homes.

The doctors and staff of Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi West Hospital, M.P. Shah and JKUAT Hospital for the treatment and care during his period of illness. The doctors and staff of Nairobi Women Hospital Ongata Rongai for attending to him as an emergency case. Dr. Oyatsi and Dr. Wahome his neurologist and psychologist respectively. The several football team mates at UBA, JKUAT, Juja Preparatory, Hillcrest, Galleria.

Since it is not possible to mention each and every one of you, kindly accept our heartfelt appreciation for making our load lighter. May God bless you most abundantly.

A thanksgiving/memorial service will be held at the Ongata Rongai home on 10/9/2022 from 1.00pm.

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.”- Philippians 1:3