WILLIAM KIPTANUI CHEMWENO – FOND MEMORIES

June 1929 – November 2020

Chemweno died on November 11 aged 91. He is survived by 38 great-grandchildren and 15 great great-grandchildren. He had 14 children with his two wives; Teresa and Veronicah.

Fond Memories

“When he took the kids for trips in particular Midlands Hotel in Nakuru and to Nairobi in 1975, we had so much fun. The parties he used to throw during Christmas and New Year were unforgettable.”  Ambrose

“When he was in Nairobi, he would invite all his children who lived in Nairobi to Plums Hotel for dinner and breakfast. I also found his morning routine at the farm – going to visit Gogo Teresa for breakfast and a tetea-tete – very endearing.”

 Diana

“During the Christmas holiday he would gather all of his children, nieces and nephews and take us to town. He would buy us clothes and shoes then take us to a milk bar for ice cream before heading home. His love for hats is something that will always make me smile.

Selina

I remember being insulted for my grades. I was traumatized then, but now I look at it fondly because it was just his way of emphasizing that education is important.

Antoinette

William’s Power…no White Cap

There was a light-hearted side to Mzee and Gogo Teresia often made him laugh. He was always relaxed after having a beer, enjoying the time with his friends and laughing a lot with them and with his children. He really laughed at the antics of his grandchildren. Not too long ago, his grandchildren Sheila, Boi and Kibi asked Mzee to host a party on the hill. Their Guga jokingly replied he would only host a party if Kibi got married. His response caused everyone to burst into laughter, knowing that there would be a long, long wait for such a party. That conversation took place at Chepkinoyo bar, Karuna which was Mzee’s “local” and yes, they were drinking White Cap! Mzee never failed to make a big deal in celebrating weddings in the family. It made him happy when he saw his children and grand-children happy. Having his children and grandchildren around while enjoying his White cap was truly the fun side of his sunset years.

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William Kiptanui Chemweno Celebrating the life of June 1929 – November 2020