It is with profound sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of our beloved Mwalimu Daniel Oluoch Wandayi after a short illness.
Daniel was the first-born son of the late Mzee Elly Wandayi Josiah and the late Mama Florence Apiyo Wandayi. A dedicated and accomplished educator, he devoted over three decades to shaping young minds, serving in several schools across Nyanza before retiring in 2005.
A loving husband of Herine Awuor Oluoch, devoted father of Gilbert Eli Wandayi, the late Josiah Marakalu, Merab Oluoch, Leovine Oluoch, Hellen Achieng, and the late Albania Masawa.
Mwalimu was a proud grandfather of eleven and a cherished brother of Prof. Michael Okoth Wandayi (UoN), the late Dorcas Achieng, Joyce Oduor, Rose Sadia, the late Turphensa Awino, the late Jane Atieno, Josiah Odhiambo Wandayi (Nairobi Water Company), CS James Opiyo Wandayi (Ministry of Energy and Petroleum) and the late John Odongo Wandayi.
He was son-in-law of the late Albert Masawa and the late Merab Apondi of Madungu, Sigomere.
Brother-in-law of Monica Okoth, Milchaj Josiah, Sharon Wandayi, the late Oduor Omeyo and Yona Sadia, among others.
Uncle and cousin of so many within the greater Josiah Marakalu and Wandere Obanda families.
Family and friends are meeting daily from 5.00 pm. for prayers and funeral arrangements at his home in Yiro-Muhola, Ugunja, Siaya County.
The cortege will leave Aga Khan Hospital Funeral Home, Kisumu, for short prayers at the All Saints Muhola ACK Church before proceeding to his home for an all-night vigil on Thursday, 16th July 2026.
Funeral service will take place on Friday, 17th July 2026, commencing at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Sikalamé ACK Church ground. It will be followed by an interment at the family farm in a private ceremony.
In God’s hands, you rest, but in our hearts, you will live forever.
Fare thee well, Mwalimu.
Mwalimu Daniel Oluoch Wandayi