1941 ~ 2025
It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the transition of life of Mama Lena Nanyama Bwibo that occurred on 11th September 2025.
Daughter of the late Jackson Mutembete Malala Silenge and the late Leah Nasimiyu Nang’eni.
Sister of the late Namuseme, the late Concepta Naliaka, late Elisheba, the late George A.S. Malala, the late Geridah Nabwire, the late Esther Nanjala, Daniel Malala and the late Nakhumicha.
Wife of the late Pancras Esiro Wesonga Bwibo and co-wife of the late Dorothy Musundi, late Prisca Narotso, late Ruth Wekalao, late Josephine Musenya.
Mother of the late Jackson Bwibo, the late Khalid ‘Majish’ Bwibo, the late Charles Bwibo, Julius Bwibo, Kennedy Shaheed Bwibo and David Shikuku Bwibo.
Mother also of the late James Yaqub Bwibo, Rita Bwibo-Osodo, Consolata Sikana, Mary Wamalwa, Roselyne Bwibo, the late Mathew Opata, the late Justus Bwibo, Faridah ‘Lucia’ Bwibo, Martha Bwibo, Salome Bwibo-Strothjohann, Lucy Bwibo-Kwena, Patrick Bwibo, Lucas Bwibo and Juliet ‘Lucia’ Bwibo and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mother in law of Josephine Wanza, Agnes Nanjala, Susan Muthua, Elizabeth Mgalu, Pauline Njeri Kibinge, Asha Omari, Bintu Sissoko, Caroline Mwende and Eunice W. Thuku.
There will be a requiem mass on Wednesday 24 th September 2025, 9:00am at Don Bosco Shrine, Upper Hill.
Thereafter, the cortege leaves for Namawanga in Kimilili for an overnight vigil and mass on Thursday 25 th September 2025 at 10:00am.
The cortege will then proceed to Marachi, Enango Village for another vigil and mass and burial rites.
Funeral and Burial arrangements are ongoing in WhatsApp groups coordinated by the main family committee, benevolent contributions to MAMA LENA NANYAMA BWIBO FUNERAL FUND can be sent via MPESA to MPESA PayBill No. 8062967 Account:Your Name.
Your assistance will be highly appreciated.
Burial at 10:00am on Friday, 26th September 2025 at Enango Village, Bumala ‘B’ Sub-location, Butula Sub-County, Busia County.
Rest in Peace our beloved Matriarch
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith ( 2 Tim 4:7