William Kiptanui Chemweno
It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our Patriarch, William Kiptanui Chemweno of Karuna/Kapkabai farms Moiben, Uasin Gishu County. Mzee passed away peacefully on 11/11/2020.
He was the second born son of the late Rosa Teriki and the late Samwel Barmereng Chemweno of Kapkong’a village Elgeyo Marakwet County. Son-in-law to the late Kipyosei Cherono and the late Sawe Chebuluny all of Kapkong’a village.
He was husband of the late Teresa Kimoi and Veronica Chemweno. Father of the late Anne, Selina, John, Jacinta, Raymond, the late Lilian, Maurice, Ambrose, Jane, Julius, Kibet Kipkemboi, Kigen and Chemeli. Father-in-law of the late Martin, Chris, Brigadier Murgor (Rtd), the late Paul, Susan, Diana, the late Margaret, Emma, Monicah, Janice, Priscah and Florah. He was a grandfather of 37 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was brother of the late Ayabei Chemweno and Komen Chemweno.
The cortege leaves Eldoret Hospital on Thursday 19th November, 2020 at 9.00 am for mass at Karuna Farm. He will be laid to rest on Friday 20th November, 2020 at his Kapkabai Farm, Moiben.
The song has ended but the melody lingers on… May you rest with the angels.
Observe all COVID-19 protocols as prescribed by MOH.
God gives and God takes, you were quite exemplary in farming activities since pre colonial times, I salute you Mzee Chemweno, May your soul rest in eternal glory.