19th October, 1976 – 28th August, 2025
It is with deep sorrow, yet with gratitude to Almighty God, that we announce the passing of our beloved Dominic Ruto Pkalya, who went to be with the Lord on 28th August 2025 at Nairobi West Hospital after a short illness.
Dominic was born in Lityei Village, Mnagei Ward, Kapenguria Constituency, West Pokot County.
Until his demise, he faithfully served as Snr. Platform Manager, Peace Building and Conflict Transformation (PBCT) at Act!
A scholar, author, and thought leader, Dominic was a towering pillar in the peacebuilding and conflict management sector across Kenya and the region, with several publications and articles to his name.
He was the cherished son of James Pkalya and Joyce Chenang’at, and step-son of Grace Pkalya.
Beloved brother of Armstrong (Amu) – A.G., Moses – NBK, Hycine – USA, and Corine – Australia, and a stepbrother of Kama, Chewara, Plimo, Laban, Sarah, the late Micah, among others.
Dominic was the devoted husband of the late Diana, Gloria and Grace. A loving father of Albertina, Darvin, Hazel, Francisca, Alvine, Haven, Carl, Hadassah, and Pengat.
Grandson of Ko-Ruto, the late Pkalya Mengich, and the late Ko-Paul Pkalya. Nephew of Joseph Pkalya, Ko-Cherop Kide, Ko-Cheseret, and Ko-Sandra.
Cousin to the Kides, Psikous, and Riponyangs.
He was an uncle of Elsie, Rawlins, Vins, Rhyson, Klenz, Zariah, Zanita, Kaylin, Bryden, Ethan, Milan, Ela, Tasha, Ashton, Perur, Jeramil, and the late Cheryl.
Brother-in-law of Mercy Lomuk and Annet Ngeiywa.
The body is lying at Montezuma Funeral Home, Nairobi.
A memorial service will be held at CITAM Valley Road on Tuesday, 9th September 2025 at 10:00 AM.
The cortege will leave for his final resting place in Murkwijit Village, West Pokot County on Friday, 12th September 2025.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, 13th September 2025 at Murkwijit Primary School starting at 9:00 AM, followed by interment at his home.
A brother, mentor, friend and inspiration – gone but never forgotten.