Mrs. Grace Teriki Tanui

It is with acceptance of God’s will that we announe the passing of our beloved mother, Mrs. Grace Teriki Tanui, who went to be with the Lord on 7th October 2025 after a sudden illness.

She was wife of Paulo Tanui and co-wife of Evelyne Teriki. She was a cherished mother of Johana, Linah, Sally, Alfred, Winnie, Nancy, Daisy, Donald, Edith, Saitoti and Noddy. Stepmother of Margaret, Haron, Eunice, Judy, Sammy, late Edwin, Hillary, Agnes, Collins and Gilbert.

She was mother-in-law of the late Betty, Margaret,William, Joseph, Lydia, Dickson, Paul, Andrew, Shanice, Vitalis and Grace.

Daughter of late Kiriswo Arap Samoei, late Taplilei Kiriswo and Talai Kiriswo. Sister of Leboo,Arap Kiriswo, the late Leleito, the late Leah Teriki Timbomei, Christina Kurere, the late David, the late Joshua. Zipporah Bowen, Lisa Cheruiyot, Teriki Lagat,Teriki Kimaru and the late James.

She was daughter in-law of the late Mzee Kiptanui arap Cheptoo-Kiptonge, Teriki Tapkigen Tanui and Martha Tulo Tanui. Sister-in-law of Paulina Cheburet, Jane Ngaruiya, Chemut, Samson, Cllr. Moses Kiptonge, Edna Kosgei, Late John Kitilit, Jane Kitilit, Kipchumba and late Rumbas. She was blessed with 43 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends meet daily at her home in Saos, Eldama Ravine, Baringo County and at AIC Milimani, Nairobi for prayers and funeral arrangements.

A fundraiser has been scheduled for Thursday, 16th October 2025, at AIC Milimani, Nairobi from 530 PM.

The cortege leaves Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary, Eldoret on Saturday, 18th October 2025 for funeral service and burial at her home, Sacs, Baringo County.

Mum, you fought a good fight and kept the faith. May you rest in eternal peace.