Somber Mood as Founder of Worldwide Gospel Church is Laid to Rest in Nandi

Former Nandi County Assembly Speaker Joshua Kiptoo has joined mourners in mourning the passing of Mzee Samuel Kiplel, a respected educationist and founder of the Worldwide Gospel Church of Kenya in the Nandi region.

I joined the church fraternity, neighbours and the family of Kapsurtan in mourning the passing of Mzee Samuel Kiplel, a respected educationist and the founder of the Worldwide Gospel Church of Kenya in the Nandi region, Kiptoo said in a post shared on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

A man of faith and learning, he shaped minds in the classroom and nurtured souls in the church, leaving a legacy that will long outlive him, Kiptoo added.

May the Almighty grant the family, the church fraternity and the entire community of Lelgoi village strength and comfort during this difficult time, he said.

Kiptoo attended the mourning ceremony in Koyo Ndurio Ward, Aldai Sub-County, where he joined church members, neighbours and family members to console the bereaved family.

Photos shared from the event showed Kiptoo addressing mourners under a tent, greeting elders and interacting with members of the community who had turned up to honour Mzee Kiplel.

Mzee Kiplel is remembered as a man who dedicated his life to education and ministry.

In the classroom, he shaped generations of learners, while in the church, he nurtured faith and built a congregation that continues to grow in Nandi County and beyond for many more generations to come.

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