Mzee Thomas Walter Orlendo

It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Mzee Thomas Walter Orlendo, a retired teacher, headteacher, and senior master who served in various Kenyan schools, including Makini Academy, Nairobi, and Juja Preparatory School, Juja. He passed away on 10th November 2025 at Tophill Hospital, Eldoret, after a long battle with illness.

He was the son of the late Okello Obano Onyango and the late Agnes Atieno Nyarondusu of Siribo (Nasimalwa).

Beloved husband of Mrs. Gladys Anyango Orlendo (Head Teacher, St. Denis Libolina School, Bungoma). Devoted father of David Onyango (Busia), Constant Olendo (Eldoret), Leonard Olendo (St. Catherine’s Special School, Butula), Collins Orlendo (Busia County), Elvis Bahati Orlendo (Uppsala, Sweden), Dr. Cameline Orlendo (Swiss Tropical and Public Health institute, Basel, Switzerland), and Hazel Orlendo (Safaricom, Nairobi). He was a doting grandfather to many.

Brother of Hendrica, Agutu, the late Teresina, the late Magret, the late Abiero, the late Apondi, John Bu, the late Wangaywa, the late Dei, and the late Wesonga. Son-in-law of the late Albert Amolio and Agnes Apondi. Brother-in-law of Jackline, Leila, the late Redempta, Goddy Mareba, Christine Oyara among others.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangements at his homestead in Namusala Village, Elugulu Location, Butula Sub-County, Busia County.

The cortege leaves Same Day Classmates Sega Mortuary on I st December 2025 for an overnight vigil at his home. The funeral service and burial will take place on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, at the family home in Namusala Village, Elugulu Location.

May the good Lord rest his soul in eternal glory.