We regret to announce the passing of Mwalimu Rose Nechesa Sakwa from Abamuniafu clan, beloved wife to the late Richard Sakwa Akwabi from the Abashitsetse clan of Emung’abo Village, Lubini Mumias East Sub-county. She was a staunch Christian and long-standing faithful member of the Mothers’ Union at St Paul’s ACK Lubinu Church.
Daughter of the late Leo Omwikwe and Lucia Sheswa. Daughter-in-law of the late Shadrack Akwabi and Abisagi Ongoli and sister of the late Victorina Ngati.
Loving mother of the late Florence Sakwa, Awinia Sakwa (Switzerland/Austria), James Sakwa (Chairperson, Kakamega CPSB). Christine Sakwa (SCPHO-Butere), Rev. Johnstone Sakwa (Kenya Power), Livingstone Sakwa (Elios), and Herman Sakwa.
Mother inlaw of Elizabeth, Eunice, Peninah, Mhwana and Neudecker. Cherished grandma of Shammah, Roy, Ray, Khalid,Aziz, Don, Daniel, Stacy, Lexxie, Ashton, Abisaki, Tiffany, Ruth, Winfred the late Doreen and Vivy; great-grandma of Alice, Albright, Arshavin, Natiken, Pr udence, Bibiana, Keith, Ryan, Shannel, Ruth,Azariah, Star and Sternley. Great great grandma of Lavelle.
Treasured sister-in-law of Rhodah, Wameyo, Christine, Hellen, Apiyo, Wakungwi, Mumia, Weche, Makonjio & Ruth.
Beloved aunty of the Mbatis, Wameyos, Ofulas, Apiyos, Waktingwis, Weches, Makonjios, Shakabas. Maternal aunt of the Ngati’s.
Meetings continue at All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi, and Lubinu on 12 July 2025 from 6.00pm and 2.00pm respectively.
Funeral contributions send to Payhill: 8062815 Account: Contributors Name.
The burial ceremony will be held 18th July 2025 at Emunga’ba Village, Lubinu – Mumias Sub-County.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants,’ — Psalm 116:1
May her soul rest in eternal peace.