Nominated Senator prof Margaret Kamar during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at St Maxwell SDA church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDYLeaders from across the political divide came together Wednesday to celebrate the late Phoebe Asiyo, a revered politician, diplomat, and champion of gender equality.
Asiyo, who passed away on July 16, 2025, in North Carolina, USA, at the age of 90, was remembered as a distinguished stateswoman, a trailblazer, and a maternal figure.
The ex-Karachuonyo MP, who also once served as Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation (MYWO) president was described not just as a patron but as the very backbone of Kenya’s women’s movement.
The event was held at the Nairobi Central SDA Church (Maxwell Church).
She will be laid to rest Friday, August 8.
Some of the family members and relatives during the memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Prof.Julia Ojiambo during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang speaks during the memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Former Judiciary chief of Staff Anne Amadi during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Homabay County MP Joyce Atieno Osogo during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Former Chief Justice David Maraga and Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Kisumu County First Lady Dorothy Nyong'o during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Migori Women Rep Fatuma Mohamed during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Former Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Siaya County First Lady Betty Kaari Murungi during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Gilgil MP Martha Wangari during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Silas Jakakimba during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda with Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Former CJ David Maraga with another attendee during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA Church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Family, relatives and friends gathered during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDAChurchh on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation chairperson Rahab Muiu and her predecessor Zipporah Kittony during a memorial service for Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Family and relatives during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Phoebe Asiyo's son Caesar Asiyo with her grandson Elijah Asiyo during memorial service of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo at Maxwell SDA church on August 6, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
