It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ambassador
Bob Francis Jalang’o Nyanduga on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 80.
He was son of the late Japuoni Joseph and Mama Rahel Nyanduga of
Obaga, Asembo Rakombe, Rarieda Sub-County, Siaya County.
Bob was a man of deep faith and public service – a loving
father, grandfather and friend. He had a distinguished career as a private
sector executive, MP for Rarieda Constituency, and ambassador with several
diplomatic appointments.
He was preceded in death by his siblings: Councilor Rose Orondo,
Sophia Odero, Hon Grace Ogot, George Andrew Onyuna, Samson Awili Jandara and Tabitha
Okelo.
The late Bob Jalango was the father of Paul, Caroline, Victoria,
Lucy, Angela, Arabella and Eli.
He leaves behind his
wife, Hellen Okech.
He was grandfather of Noah, Faith, Hope, Francesca, Dylan,
Zariella, Arabella and Eli.
Bob was brother-in-law of Joyce Onyuna, the late Florence Akiki
Jandara, the late James Orondo, the late Prof Bethuel Ogot and the late Risper
Okello.
The cortege will leave the Aga Khan Hospital Mortuary, Kisumu on Friday,
August 8, 2025, for an overnight vigil at his home in Obaga, Rakombe, Rarieda
Sub-County where he will be laid to rest on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
