1942 — 2026
With acceptance of God’s win, we announce the promotion to glory of our beloved patriarch and hero. Walters Wandera Ogok, a former lecturer of the University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus and Resident Lecturer at Mombasa and Kakamega Extra-Mural Studies Centres.
He was son of the late Hezekiah Ogolla Oniang. and Norah Makhondo Ogolla, and son-in-law of the late Isaiah Abwao and the late Mildred lnema.
He was the husband of the late Metabbel Epwono Ogolla and Pascalina Omedo. Father of the late Nicholas Wandera, Catherine Wandera – Rapando, Joseph Success Wandera. Norah Wandera, and the late Merab Vivian Wandera.
He was a brother of the late Lay Canon Teresa Akumu Olayo, Nerea Wanga Owiti, the late Stanley Ouma Ogolla and Peterkins James Ogolla; and nephew of the late Benson Haduli. late Snr. Chief Wanga Mahanga Oniang’i HSC, late Joseph Munyobi, late Jacktone Oduku, late Phelesia Odondo. Leunida Muruka, late Rosemary Obako Sibeyo, Magdalina Nerima, Maria Oloro, Eriabi Madara and Magdalina Anyango.
He a brother-in-law of Grace Ogolla, Pamela Ogolla, the late Mzee Owiti, the late Wellington Olayo, Job Munala, Martin Musurnba, Florence Anindo, among others.
He was cousin of the Hadulis, Wangas, Munyobis, Odukus, Makhulos, Bulumas, Sibeyos, Anyango’s and uncle of the Olayos, Owitis, Stanley Ogollas, Peterkins Ogollas, Steve Ogalles, Achillas, Munalas, Abwaos, Tiemas, Musumbas, among others.
He was Father in-law of Mike Rapando, Naomi Ogolla and Anne Wandera.
He was grandfather of Marvin, Sheilah, Victor, Arsene, Walters Ogolla jnr, Nicholas Wandera, Ogolla jnr, Achieng, the late Zawadi, Taryn, Joson, Malcom, Whitney, Serena and Stanley. Great grandfather of Adriel Baraka.
The funeral service will be held at ACK St. Stephen’s Church, Port Victoria on Thursday 22nd January 2026 from 2.30 p.m. He will be laid to rest on Friday, 23rd January 2026 at his home in Port Victoria, Bunyala Sub-County, Busia County.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7