VIOLET KADENYEKA MUGALAVAI

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Prof. Violet Kadenyeka Mugalavai, which occurred on Thursday, 17th September 2026 at St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital, Eldoret. She was the daughter of the late Benard Jamen Mugalavai and Mrs Hellen Luguze Mugalavai. Sister of Florence, Jack, Pamela, the late Gertrude, Nancy, Caroline, Stonehouse and George. Loving mother of Angelo Owino, Dr Harriet Owino and Andrew Gwadiva. Mother-in-law of Dr David Scott and Lewam Kefela. Doting grandmother of Haylee, Jamie, Sahra, Stacy and Zuri. Aunt, cousin, mentor and friend to many. Prof. Mugalavai served the University of Eldoret, formerly Moi University, for thirtythree years as a Professor of Home Economics, Head of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Director of Industrial Linkages and Partnerships, and founder of the Food Processing Training and Incubation Centre. Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers at her home in Elgon View, Eastgate Road, Eldoret, from 5.00 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, 25th September 2026 at Sirikwa Pentecostal Fellowship, Eldoret, from 12.00 noon. The funeral service and burial will take place on Saturday, 26th September 2026 at her farm in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, from 9.00 a.m. In her own words: “God is good. He does all things well. And in His time, He makes all things beautiful, and I can testify to that.” In God’s hands she rests. In our hearts she lives forever.