Senator Okiya Omtatah mourns death of sister Mary Goretti Wamukoya
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is mourning the death of his sister, Mwalimu Mary Goretti Wamukoya, who passed away on August 21, 2026, after a long illness. Omtatah described his sister as a woman of strength, kindness, and wisdom, devoted to her family. Mary was a beloved wife, mother of five, and grandmother, who died at Mater Hospital in Nairobi.
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This article provides a personal insight into the life of a public figure, Senator Okiya Omtatah, and the impact of a family loss. It also serves as an obituary for a respected community member, highlighting her contributions as a teacher and family matriarch.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah: Mugshot( his late sister Mwalimu Mary Goretti Wamukoya)/FILE
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is mourning the death of his sister, Mwalimu Mary Goretti Wamukoya, who passed away on August 21, 2026, after a long illness.
Omtatah described his sister as a woman of strength, kindness and wisdom, saying she remained devoted to her family throughout her life.
“It is with profound sorrow that I mourn the passing of my beloved sister, Mwalimu Mary Goretti Wamukoya, who departed this life on 21st August 2026 after a long illness bravely borne,” Omtatah said.
“She was a woman of strength, kindness, wisdom and unwavering devotion to her family.”
The Senator extended his condolences to the Musita and Okoiti families following the death of Mary, who was born in 1958.
“May God grant the Musita and Okoiti families strength and comfort during this difficult time,” Omtatah said.
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