- Professor Wilson Yaban, an alumnus of Tenwek High School, sadly passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital in Eldoret
- After learning of his death, people from all walks of life reflected on how they had interacted with him in the past and wished that he had not passed on so soon
- His long teaching experience was evident when his students came out in droves to mourn the middle-aged academician
Eldoret, Kenya: Friends and family of Professor Wilson Yaban have been thrown into mourning after they learnt that he had passed away.
Source: Facebook
Yaban was an alumnus of Tenwek High School, and people who went through that school have mourned him in large numbers.
“We are sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Professor Wilson Yaban, an alumnus of Tenwek High School, who passed away last week at an Eldoret hospital,” said the school on their Facebook page.
A towering academic giant, Yaban, attended Egerton College and graduated with a Diploma in Range Science, earning a Distinction.
What was Wilson Yaban’s education?
Yaban also attended New Mexico State University for BSc studies, a Master’s at Utah State University, and a PhD at Illinois State University.
“He had the longest teaching experience at Egerton and Moi Universities and served as the Principal of Moi University, Mombasa Campus,” said the school.
“May his soul rest in eternal peace,” read another part.
How did Kenyans mourn Wilson Yaban?
Paul Kirui:
“He was my lecturer, Egerton university in the 90s, he could host us in his house for lunch or dinner.”
Joseph Garang Demabior.
Pole sana to Prof Yaban I had an interaction with him during my Master’s course in Moi University…a very humble gentle man …may his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Verah Joy:
“May he rest in eternal peace…sorry to the family.”
Jevii Nyamumbo:
“Sorry for the loss.”
Ken Bii:
RIP maanyun ,I remember you, Dean School of Environmental Studies at Moi university,main ,Keses . hard to Such gentleman to loose
Kipngetich Kirui:
“Have heard about the professor.May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Chesuluut Targesui:
“Pole sana to the family of my friend Prof Wilson Yaban. I had known Prof Yaban since 1976 when we were working together at Welcome Kenya Ltd at Uthiru Kenya before he wend for his Studies in the United States of America. May his soul rest in piece.”
Mosomi Okari:
“RIP kaka, May God console your family members, brothers, sisters, the entire village and the entire country at large!!”
Joseph K. Gikuiyu:
“Very sad, Yabban was chairman Department of Natural resources when we joined Egerton. May he rest in eternal peace.”
Moi University mourns 2 lecturers
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In another story, Moi University community had to grapple with the death of two of their lecturers who died in separate incidents.
Justus Wamukoya died after an overnight stay at the Eldoret Hospital; until his death, he was dealing with Archival Science and was the dean of the School of Information Sciences.
On the other hand, Timothy Sulo, dean at the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, also breathed his last.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
