Tevin Obiga death announcement and fundraising

On behalf of Tevin Obiga’s family, the Kenyan Association of Manitoba thanks everyone who has become a part of this journey.

The fourth-year computer engineering student at the University of Manitoba passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at St. Boniface Hospital’s ICU.  

Tevin fell ill and was admitted to the hospital on January 13. On January 19, he was moved to the intensive care ward where he remained hooked up to several machines, including a lung bypass machine, until his death.

We all learnt about Tevin when his mother Lilian was initially denied a visa to travel to Winnipeg to see her 25-year-old son in intensive care. People everywhere called for the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi to review that decision, which they did. We thank God that Lilian was in Canada for the last week of her son’s life.  

This is a tragic turn for the family of a previously healthy and active young man and they need all our support. Instead of coming to Canada for his graduation, the family is planning for his final journey. If all goes according to plan, Tevin’s body will be transported from Winnipeg to Nairobi in about 2-3 weeks from now. The funeral date is yet to be determined.

We are therefore calling upon all Kenyans and friends everywhere to give our young brother a befitting send-off by contributing whatever one can towards these plans, budgeted at approximately $20,000.

You can give via GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/3acdc216 or by e-transfer to Kenya Association of Manitoba; Email: [email protected] (its on auto deposit, no password required). If you have any questions, contact, KAM Treasurer, Tim Kandie at +1 431 373 2179 or the Committee Chair, Julius Mariita at +1 204 894-0386.

Thank you for all the prayers and support and God bless you.

“Eternal rest grant upon Junior, o Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace.”

Our deepest condolences.

~WakenyaCanada