20th July 1987 – 19th October 2025
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of Gods will that we announce the passing of Samwel Ogango Arum, who died suddenly on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. He was a legendary basketball player with Langata Basketball (LA Bronx), where he excelled on the court and mentored youth with passion. He thrived as a Digital Marketing and Communication Specialist, notably with Face by Sarah, Kenya Red Cross, University of Nairobi and was a thoughtful explorer of philosophy, political science, and faith as a born-again Christian. Samwel brought his whole heart to everything he did, leaving a lasting impact on all who interacted with him.
Samwel was the beloved son of Mr. Shadrack and Priscah Arum of Kamgere, Rusinga, Homabay County. He was a cherished brother of Susan Jobando, John Arum and James Arum.
Brother-in-Law of Peter Jobando and Janet Ngina Arum. Uncle of Loise, Cedric, Lwanda, Abigail, Alaine, Austin amongst others.
He was grandson of the late James & the late Isdora Arum, the late Hellena & Mama Jane Arum, the late Antipa Otieno and Mama Grace Otieno of Alego Kadenge.
He was nephew of the late Okoth, the late Steve, the late Ogweno, Ooko, Syprose, Lucy, Beryl, the late Beatrice, Nesila Achieng, Pesilla, Truphena, Judith, Elizabeth, Susan, Roselyn and Peres, the Aderos, the Aboges, the Malombos, the Oumas, the Wagumbas, Oleches, Amadis, Ogundas, Okwiris, Awayos, Ogutus, Ochares & Naphtali’s amongst others.
He was cousin of Ian, Fidel, Anna, Asher, Lavender, Austin, Sally, Martha, Stella, Beatrice, Joshua, Samwel, Arthur, Reno, Gal, Ofisa, Boniface, Paul, Odiwuor,Akinyi, Eliaser, Nick, Lina, Rispa, Moses, Grace, Edwin, Mike,Tito, Pamela,Tina, Pope, Matilda, Doris, George among others.
His warm spirit and presence will be profoundly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Daily prayers and meetings are being held at his parents’ home in Chelsea Marina Court, Langata.
There will be a major fundraiser on Wednesday, 29th October 2025 from 5:00 PM at All Saints Cathedral.
The Requiem Mass will be held on 5th November 2025 at St. Pauls ACK, South C from 2.00p.m.
The cortege will leave Chiromo Mortuary on 6th November 2025 followed by a funeral and burial service at his father’s home in Kaingere, Rusinga, Homabay County on Friday 7th November 2025.
John 1:25-2 “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”