Former Chief Justice David Maraga has announced the death of his sister, Sabina Kemunto Otiambo, at the age of 107.

Maraga shared the news on his social media on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, describing her as a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother who was a pillar of strength to her family.

According to Maraga, she was a grandmother and great-grandmother to 53 children. He said she lived to see her family grow across generations.

In the post, Maraga said: “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.”

He described her as a “truly special matriarch” whose life had touched generations of her family.

The funeral service will be held at the family home and will be followed immediately by her interment.

“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.

He thanked those who offered prayers, love and support.

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.

Sabina was wife to the late Raphael Otiambo Nyangena, and a pillar of strength to her family. She was a cherished sister to Chief Justice (Emeritus) David Maraga, alongside her loving siblings James Ochengo, and her late brothers and sisters Onduko, Ongondi, Barake, Nyanduko, Okongo, and Kemuma.

Her warmth and wisdom live on through her children: Grace Moraa Ochoi, David Nyangau, Simon Monari, Eunice Kemuma, Job Miranga, and Florence Nyanchama, as well as the fond memories of her late sons, Peterson Nyambane and Kamanda. Sabina was also blessed to see her legacy bloom across generations as a proud grandmother and great-grandmother to 53 children.

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). The funeral service will take place at the home, followed immediately by her interment.

Thank you for your warm prayers, love, and support as our family remembers a truly special matriarch who lived to a remarkable age of 107 years.

— David Maraga (@dkmaraga) October 6, 2026