JAIn summary;
- Eulogy
- Funeral prog (pdf)
- Kubende’s story told
CELEBRATION OF LIFE JOSEPH KUBENDE WA WEKHOMBA
SUNRISE 19 MAR 1981 – SUNSET 23 MAR 2023
FUNERAL SERVICE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 01, 2023 @ NAMAWANGA VILLAGE, BAHAI, KIMILILI
LIFE AND FAMILY
Joseph Kubende Wekhomba was born on 19th March 1981 at Misikhu Mission Hospital in Bungoma County. He was the 7th born child to the Late Charles Wekhomba Kubende – Omusombi and the Late Madam Priscah Nekesah – Omukobelo. Son-in law to Joel Mutai and Madam Rosemary Mutai of Kericho County, beloved husband to Mercy Mutai and a responsible Father to Henry Shawn Kubende, and Shyne Charles Wekhomba. Brother to Martine, Tom, Anne, Consolata, Makhapila, Nangila, Rossa, Daudi, Alex, Joanne, Philip, and the late Andrew, Melan and Benjamin.
CIRCUMCISION Joseph Kubende was circumcised in 1994 (Omusawa namba 4)
SACRAMENTAL LIFE Joseph was a Catholic who was baptized as an infant in 1981, received his first Holy Communion, and later confirmed by the late Bishop Longinous Atundo in 1990. He was a registered member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Misikhu Catholic Mission/Parish.
EDUCATION Joseph started his early education at Namawanga DEB Primary School where he sat for his KCPE. He joined Bungoma High School for his secondary education and later moved to St Paul’s Lugari Boys where he sat for his KCSE. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) degree from the University of Nairobi. Until his demise; he was pursuing a Law degree at the University of Nairobi.
CAREER
Joseph Kubende has been a decorated artist and mastered public speaking, content creation, acting, author and writing plays which as a result earned him a role of adjudicating drama. Until his death, he has been a senior member of the drama fraternity in Kenya. Joseph has written a book “In Search of Gold” which depicts the real story about his life. His prowess in public speaking endeared him to many people. Due to his oratory skills, Joseph was a master of the game when it comes to pulling grounds and crowds during campaigns. He supported many politicians and especially from western region to ascend to power. He started his career as a high school English literature teacher and later moved to Civil service. He worked for Bungoma County Government under governor Wycliffe Wangamati, and later moved to the Ministry of Devolution under CS Eugine Wamalwa.
DEATH Until his untimely death, Joseph Kubende wa Wekhomba led a normal, healthy and optimistic life. He died from an internal blood clot and multiple injuries as per the post-moterm results conducted on his body on 24th March 2023.
Funeral program: Joseph Kubende – Funeral Program1-compressed
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