It is with humble acceptance that we announce the death of Rev. Phares Samson Kiwanza who until his death on Sunday 25th September, 2011 was the pastor-in-charge of Mombasa Lutheran parish and headed the south-coast district of the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church.
He passed on in his house in Mombasa while waiting to be served lunch. The autopsy is scheduled for today to establish the actual cause of his death.
The late Reverend Phares Kiwanza joined KELC after completing his Bachelor of Arts in Divinity at Makumira University in 1999. He served in various parishes and mission areas where he demonstrated great leadership skills in mobilizing congregations in development projects.
He was energetic, brilliant in his well-thought ideas and was admired by many who sort his advice whenever they were faced with challenges. His leadership qualities enabled Mombasa parish to start several projects which catered for orphans and vulnerable members of community.
He leaves behind a widow and two children.
May God rest his Soul in eternal peace
