Mama Jane Achieng Okongo

24th August 1956 to 14th November 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of Mama Jane Achieng Okongo, who rested on the morning of 14th November 2025 at Kenyatta National Hospital after an illness bravely borne.

Mama Jane was born to the late Jacob Ochuodho, the late Phoebe Auma and the late Hellen Anyango of Kendu Bay, Kakwajuok Village, Gendia.

Beloved wife of the late Elder Samson Okongo Nyakundi. Mother of Lilian Awuor, Edwin Otieno, Diana Anyango, Everline Atieno, Joel Odhiambo,Wendy Akoth and Frank Nyakundi. Mother in law of Meritta Maunda, Agnes Ogwe, the late Benson Ochieng Ogendo,Vincent Opiyo Ogaya (of Alego Upanda), Joshua Wayumba and Pastor Kepha Odhiambo.

She was sister of the late Elizabeth Atieno, Gordon Ochuodho, Gideon Magak, the late Rose, the late Mary, Monica, Linet, Tom, the late Gladys, Tabitha, Eunita, Zachary; Calvince, the late Luka Odera, the late Beatrice Adhiambo, Joab and Peter Odera.

Doting grandmother of Derrick, Daizy, Jack, Ben, Delany, Daniella, Samson, Hawi, Marlene, Davoh, Marbel, Mitchelle, Mark, Vin, Isaac Lawrence, Ada, Austine, Nina, Ivan, Ivy and Jane.

Mama Jane was a devoted Christian and a long-serving member of Kameji SDA Church, where she served faithfully and provided leadership in various capacities including as Choir Director, Elder, Head Deaconess, Treasurer and leader in Women’s Ministries and Dorcas.

The cortege will leave Tabaka Mission Hospital on Thursday. 4th December 2025 for an overnight vigil at her home in Kameji. The funeral service will be held on Friday, 5th December 2025 at Kameji Secondary School, Rongo Kamagambo, followed by burial at her home.