Prof. Richard S. Musangi, PhD, EBS “Kala Kalaa…”
The patriarch of the Musangi family graduated to be with the Lord on the 27th of August 2021. Prof. Musangi was the first Chancellor of University of Kabianga and first Vice Chancellor of Egerton University. Prof. Musangi was a renowned educationist, a scholar in agriculture and the sciences as well as an accomplished administrator. He served as Chairman of the Kenya National Examinations Council, Maseno University College Council, the Water Resource Management Authority, the Kenya Forest Service and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) of the World Bank among many other institutions both local and international.
Prof. Musangi was the loving husband to Mrs. Regina Musangi. Father to the late Patrick, Andrew & Maryann, Catherine, Joseph, Henry & Christopher. He was the doting grandfather to Mara, Gina and Arena.
Prof. Musangi was the son of the late Meshack Kokonya & the late Mama Rasoa Navucha Kokonya, and the late Rhoda Kokonya. Brother to Zacharia Wanyonyi, the late Kevin Kuloba, Wafula Kokonya, Beatrice Musundi, Mukolongolo Kokonya, Baraza Kokonya, Kisiangani Kokonya & Chesoli Kokonya. He was an Uncle, a mentor and an inspiration to many.
He was an in-law to the family of the late Mzee Henry Kato of Gganda, Uganda, the late Dr. Chris Kirubi and Mama Janet Kimotho among very many others.
The Requiem Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Millmani Nakuru on Thursday 2nd September at 10.00am.
The burial will take place on Saturday 4th September at the Villa Maria Farm, Endebess-Kitale.
For those who wish to assist, there is a Pay bill number: 8041499.
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you…Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13
It was with shock that I received the sad news of Professor’s passing on. My prayers are with the family and friends. We in Uganda have lost not an in-law, but a father and brother. May his soul rest in peace.
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the family of my very good friend
.May his soul rest in eternal peace.
To the family, pole sana. My mzee rest in eternal peace
I am very sorry for the loss. My condolences to the family. May God comfort you.
May his soul rest in peace. Pole sana to his family. May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time.
May the Lord strengthen the family and the relatives at large .He gives and he has taken(job 1:21)
May God forgive you of all your sins as you may be going to heaven. You will surely not be forgotten you will live in the hearts .
On behalf of my family and myself, I send my heartfelt condolences to Mrs Regina Musangi and the family, relatives and friends.Prof. R. Musangi was a role model not only for Milo community whose youngsters were inspired by him towards Education and moral achievement but also to Kenya Nation and the world at large. We shall surely miss him. Fare thee well Professor.
Prof. Richard Sylvester Musangi, go thee well. We first met in class in 1979 and we remained friends. Kalaah kalaah musakhulu!