Former Chief Justice David Maraga's late sister, Sabina Kemunto Otiambo/
HANDOUTFormer Chief Justice David Maraga is mourning the death of his sister, Sabina Kemunto Otiambo, who died aged 107.
Maraga shared the news on his social media on Tuesday, where he described Sabina as a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother who was a pillar of strength to her family.
"It is with heavy hearts, but endless gratitude for a life richly lived, that we share the passing of our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs Sabina Kemunto Otiambo," Maraga said.
Sabina was the wife of the late Raphael Otiambo Nyangena and a cherished sister to Maraga.
She was also a sister to James Ochengo and the late Onduko, Ongondi, Barake, Nyanduko, Okongo and Kemuma.
Her children are Grace Moraa Ochoi, David Nyangau, Simon Monari, Eunice Kemuma, Job Miranga and Florence Nyanchama. The family also remembered her late sons, Peterson Nyambane and Kamanda.
According to Maraga, Sabina was a grandmother and great-grandmother to 53 children and lived to see her family grow across generations.
He said her warmth and wisdom would continue to live on through her family.
"We will gather to celebrate her remarkable life and lay her to rest on Friday, October 9th, at her home in Nyairobi Village, Kipkelion (Kericho County)," Maraga said.
The funeral service will be held at the family home and will be followed immediately by her interment.
Maraga thanked those who had offered prayers, love and support to the family as they mourned Sabina.
He described her as a "truly special matriarch" whose life had touched generations of her family.
